Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,360.48, 68,118 and 27,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,360.48, 68,118 and 27,004 is: 37,265.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,360.48 : 68,118 = 27,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,360.48/68,118 = 27,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,360.48x = 68,118 × 27,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,360.48x = 1,839,458,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,839,458,472/49,360.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,265.81
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