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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,396.64, 68,168.96 and 27,040.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,396.64, 68,168.96 and 27,040.64 is: 37,316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,396.64 : 68,168.96 = 27,040.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,396.64/68,168.96 = 27,040.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,396.64x = 68,168.96 × 27,040.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,396.64x = 1,843,332,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,332,306.53/49,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,316.96

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