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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,961.67, 68,916.93 and 32,959.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,961.67, 68,916.93 and 32,959.87 is: 45,464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,961.67 : 68,916.93 = 32,959.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,961.67/68,916.93 = 32,959.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,961.67x = 68,916.93 × 32,959.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,961.67x = 2,271,493,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,493,053.60/49,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,464.71

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