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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,511.08, 68,325.38 and 27,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,511.08, 68,325.38 and 27,155.24 is: 37,474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,511.08 : 68,325.38 = 27,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,511.08/68,325.38 = 27,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,511.08x = 68,325.38 × 27,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,511.08x = 1,855,392,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,392,091.99/49,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,474.28

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