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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,470, 68,268.60 and 27,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,470, 68,268.60 and 27,113.52 is: 37,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,470 : 68,268.60 = 27,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,470/68,268.60 = 27,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,470x = 68,268.60 × 27,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,470x = 1,851,002,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,002,051.47/49,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,416.66

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