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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,360.13, 68,116.97 and 27,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,360.13, 68,116.97 and 27,004.13 is: 37,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,360.13 : 68,116.97 = 27,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,360.13/68,116.97 = 27,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,360.13x = 68,116.97 × 27,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,360.13x = 1,839,439,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,439,240.01/49,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,265.69

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