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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,929.35, 68,870.86 and 37,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,929.35, 68,870.86 and 37,966.46 is: 52,369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,929.35 : 68,870.86 = 37,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,929.35/68,870.86 = 37,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,929.35x = 68,870.86 × 37,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,929.35x = 2,614,782,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,782,312.09/49,929.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,369.65

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