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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,364.40, 123,323.72 and 49,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,364.40, 123,323.72 and 49,079 is: 67,729.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,364.40 : 123,323.72 = 49,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,364.40/123,323.72 = 49,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,364.40x = 123,323.72 × 49,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,364.40x = 6,052,604,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,604,853.88/89,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,729.49

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