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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,379.25, 68,143.41 and 27,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,379.25, 68,143.41 and 27,023.25 is: 37,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,379.25 : 68,143.41 = 27,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,379.25/68,143.41 = 27,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,379.25x = 68,143.41 × 27,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,379.25x = 1,841,456,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,456,404.28/49,379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,292.11

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