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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,961.14, 68,899.43 and 37,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,961.14, 68,899.43 and 37,242.52 is: 51,359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,961.14 : 68,899.43 = 37,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,961.14/68,899.43 = 37,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,961.14x = 68,899.43 × 37,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,961.14x = 2,565,988,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,988,320.62/49,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,359.69

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