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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,483.13, 68,291.04 and 27,131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,483.13, 68,291.04 and 27,131.45 is: 37,443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,483.13 : 68,291.04 = 27,131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,483.13/68,291.04 = 27,131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,483.13x = 68,291.04 × 27,131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,483.13x = 1,852,834,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,834,595.75/49,483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,443.77

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