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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,509, 68,326.74 and 27,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,509, 68,326.74 and 27,157.32 is: 37,479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,509 : 68,326.74 = 27,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,509/68,326.74 = 27,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,509x = 68,326.74 × 27,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,509x = 1,855,571,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,571,142.74/49,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,479.47

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