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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,405.39, 68,179.41 and 27,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,405.39, 68,179.41 and 27,049.39 is: 37,328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,405.39 : 68,179.41 = 27,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,405.39/68,179.41 = 27,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,405.39x = 68,179.41 × 27,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,405.39x = 1,844,211,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,211,451.06/49,405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,328.14

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