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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,511.78, 68,326.93 and 27,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,511.78, 68,326.93 and 27,157.22 is: 37,477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,511.78 : 68,326.93 = 27,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,511.78/68,326.93 = 27,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,511.78x = 68,326.93 × 27,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,511.78x = 1,855,569,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,569,469.93/49,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,477.33

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