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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,367, 68,127.60 and 27,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,367, 68,127.60 and 27,011 is: 37,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,367 : 68,127.60 = 27,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,367/68,127.60 = 27,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,367x = 68,127.60 × 27,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,367x = 1,840,194,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,194,603.60/49,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,275.80

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