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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,451, 123,442.62 and 49,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,451, 123,442.62 and 49,707 is: 68,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,451 : 123,442.62 = 49,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,451/123,442.62 = 49,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,451x = 123,442.62 × 49,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,451x = 6,135,962,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,135,962,312.34/89,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,595.79

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