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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,430.26, 68,213.78 and 27,074.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,430.26, 68,213.78 and 27,074.26 is: 37,362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,430.26 : 68,213.78 = 27,074.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,430.26/68,213.78 = 27,074.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,430.26x = 68,213.78 × 27,074.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,430.26x = 1,846,837,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,837,479.93/49,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,362.49

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