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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,430.52, 68,214.12 and 27,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,430.52, 68,214.12 and 27,074.52 is: 37,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,430.52 : 68,214.12 = 27,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,430.52/68,214.12 = 27,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,430.52x = 68,214.12 × 27,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,430.52x = 1,846,864,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,864,556.22/49,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,362.84

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