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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,362.28, 68,121.51 and 27,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,362.28, 68,121.51 and 27,006.28 is: 37,269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,362.28 : 68,121.51 = 27,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,362.28/68,121.51 = 27,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,362.28x = 68,121.51 × 27,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,362.28x = 1,839,708,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,708,573.08/49,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,269.52

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