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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.60, 68,922.19 and 38,003.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.60, 68,922.19 and 38,003.71 is: 52,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.60 : 68,922.19 = 38,003.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.60/68,922.19 = 38,003.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.60x = 68,922.19 × 38,003.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.60x = 2,619,298,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,298,921.32/49,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,421.00

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