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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,368.20, 74,019.48 and 27,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,368.20, 74,019.48 and 27,192 is: 40,769.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,368.20 : 74,019.48 = 27,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,368.20/74,019.48 = 27,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,368.20x = 74,019.48 × 27,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,368.20x = 2,012,737,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,737,700.16/49,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,769.92

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