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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,362, 68,119.56 and 27,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,362, 68,119.56 and 27,006 is: 37,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,362 : 68,119.56 = 27,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,362/68,119.56 = 27,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,362x = 68,119.56 × 27,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,362x = 1,839,636,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,636,837.36/49,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,268.28

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