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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,976.92, 68,947.52 and 34,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,976.92, 68,947.52 and 34,878.34 is: 48,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,976.92 : 68,947.52 = 34,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,976.92/68,947.52 = 34,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,976.92x = 68,947.52 × 34,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,976.92x = 2,404,774,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,774,697.96/49,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,117.71

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