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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,007.28, 67,629.72 and 27,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,007.28, 67,629.72 and 27,203.30 is: 37,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,007.28 : 67,629.72 = 27,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,007.28/67,629.72 = 27,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,007.28x = 67,629.72 × 27,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,007.28x = 1,839,751,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,751,562.08/49,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,540.37

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