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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,279.62, 68,007.26 and 27,769.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,279.62, 68,007.26 and 27,769.55 is: 38,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,279.62 : 68,007.26 = 27,769.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,279.62/68,007.26 = 27,769.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,279.62x = 68,007.26 × 27,769.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,279.62x = 1,888,530,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,530,868.09/49,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,322.76

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