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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,908.31, 68,791.41 and 35,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,908.31, 68,791.41 and 35,377.36 is: 48,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,908.31 : 68,791.41 = 35,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,908.31/68,791.41 = 35,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,908.31x = 68,791.41 × 35,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,908.31x = 2,433,658,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,658,304.50/49,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,762.59

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