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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,851.79, 123,995.12 and 49,568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,851.79, 123,995.12 and 49,568.06 is: 68,403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,851.79 : 123,995.12 = 49,568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,851.79/123,995.12 = 49,568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,851.79x = 123,995.12 × 49,568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,851.79x = 6,146,196,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146,196,680.05/89,851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,403.72

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