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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,996.80, 74,995.20 and 34,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,996.80, 74,995.20 and 34,963.20 is: 52,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,996.80 : 74,995.20 = 34,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,996.80/74,995.20 = 34,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,996.80x = 74,995.20 × 34,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,996.80x = 2,622,072,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,072,176.64/49,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,444.80

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