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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,379.38, 68,143.67 and 27,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,379.38, 68,143.67 and 27,023.38 is: 37,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,379.38 : 68,143.67 = 27,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,379.38/68,143.67 = 27,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,379.38x = 68,143.67 × 27,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,379.38x = 1,841,472,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,472,289.00/49,379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,292.33

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