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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,913.91, 68,764.10 and 34,779.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,913.91, 68,764.10 and 34,779.09 is: 47,913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,913.91 : 68,764.10 = 34,779.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,913.91/68,764.10 = 34,779.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,913.91x = 68,764.10 × 34,779.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,913.91x = 2,391,552,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,552,822.67/49,913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,913.55

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