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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,920.99, 68,773.89 and 34,786.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,920.99, 68,773.89 and 34,786.19 is: 47,923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,920.99 : 68,773.89 = 34,786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,920.99/68,773.89 = 34,786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,920.99x = 68,773.89 × 34,786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,920.99x = 2,392,381,260.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,381,260.71/49,920.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,923.36

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