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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,459.61, 68,254.31 and 27,103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,459.61, 68,254.31 and 27,103.61 is: 37,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,459.61 : 68,254.31 = 27,103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,459.61/68,254.31 = 27,103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,459.61x = 68,254.31 × 27,103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,459.61x = 1,849,938,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,938,199.06/49,459.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,403.01

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