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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,357.76, 68,115.32 and 27,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,357.76, 68,115.32 and 27,001.76 is: 37,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,357.76 : 68,115.32 = 27,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,357.76/68,115.32 = 27,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,357.76x = 68,115.32 × 27,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,357.76x = 1,839,233,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,233,522.96/49,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,263.31

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