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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,003.79, 67,621.16 and 27,490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,003.79, 67,621.16 and 27,490.59 is: 37,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,003.79 : 67,621.16 = 27,490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,003.79/67,621.16 = 27,490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,003.79x = 67,621.16 × 27,490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,003.79x = 1,858,945,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,945,653.61/49,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,934.74

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