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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,284.26, 68,016.28 and 27,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,284.26, 68,016.28 and 27,775.46 is: 38,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,284.26 : 68,016.28 = 27,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,284.26/68,016.28 = 27,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,284.26x = 68,016.28 × 27,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,284.26x = 1,889,183,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,183,705.23/49,284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,332.39

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