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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,469.32, 68,267.94 and 27,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,469.32, 68,267.94 and 27,113.32 is: 37,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,469.32 : 68,267.94 = 27,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,469.32/68,267.94 = 27,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,469.32x = 68,267.94 × 27,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,469.32x = 1,850,970,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,970,502.96/49,469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,416.53

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