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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,970.08, 68,960.46 and 32,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,970.08, 68,960.46 and 32,989.24 is: 45,526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,970.08 : 68,960.46 = 32,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,970.08/68,960.46 = 32,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,970.08x = 68,960.46 × 32,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,970.08x = 2,274,953,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,953,165.45/49,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,526.31

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