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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,442, 68,231.40 and 27,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,442, 68,231.40 and 27,087.44 is: 37,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,442 : 68,231.40 = 27,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,442/68,231.40 = 27,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,442x = 68,231.40 × 27,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,442x = 1,848,213,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,213,953.62/49,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,381.46

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