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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,369.56, 68,129.88 and 27,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,369.56, 68,129.88 and 27,013.56 is: 37,278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,369.56 : 68,129.88 = 27,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,369.56/68,129.88 = 27,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,369.56x = 68,129.88 × 27,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,369.56x = 1,840,430,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,430,601.17/49,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,278.65

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