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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,389.16, 68,156.90 and 27,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,389.16, 68,156.90 and 27,033 is: 37,305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,389.16 : 68,156.90 = 27,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,389.16/68,156.90 = 27,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,389.16x = 68,156.90 × 27,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,389.16x = 1,842,485,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,485,477.70/49,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,305.46

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