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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,932.54, 68,875.25 and 37,969.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,932.54, 68,875.25 and 37,969.65 is: 52,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,932.54 : 68,875.25 = 37,969.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,932.54/68,875.25 = 37,969.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,932.54x = 68,875.25 × 37,969.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,932.54x = 2,615,168,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,168,946.31/49,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,374.04

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