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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,971.58, 68,887.77 and 38,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,971.58, 68,887.77 and 38,014.16 is: 52,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,971.58 : 68,887.77 = 38,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,971.58/68,887.77 = 38,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,971.58x = 68,887.77 × 38,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,971.58x = 2,618,710,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,710,611.32/49,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,404.00

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