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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,414.72, 68,193.12 and 27,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,414.72, 68,193.12 and 27,057.28 is: 37,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,414.72 : 68,193.12 = 27,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,414.72/68,193.12 = 27,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,414.72x = 68,193.12 × 27,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,414.72x = 1,845,120,341.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,120,341.91/49,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,339.49

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