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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,999.14, 68,967 and 38,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,999.14, 68,967 and 38,036.25 is: 52,465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,999.14 : 68,967 = 38,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,999.14/68,967 = 38,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,999.14x = 68,967 × 38,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,999.14x = 2,623,246,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,246,053.75/49,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,465.82

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