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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,359, 68,117.04 and 27,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,359, 68,117.04 and 27,003 is: 37,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,359 : 68,117.04 = 27,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,359/68,117.04 = 27,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,359x = 68,117.04 × 27,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,359x = 1,839,364,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,364,431.12/49,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,265.03

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