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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,679.52, 120,997.50 and 49,954.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,679.52, 120,997.50 and 49,954.04 is: 68,936.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,679.52 : 120,997.50 = 49,954.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,679.52/120,997.50 = 49,954.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,679.52x = 120,997.50 × 49,954.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,679.52x = 6,044,313,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,313,954.90/87,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,936.44

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