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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,512.96, 68,327.04 and 27,156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,512.96, 68,327.04 and 27,156.48 is: 37,475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,512.96 : 68,327.04 = 27,156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,512.96/68,327.04 = 27,156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,512.96x = 68,327.04 × 27,156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,512.96x = 1,855,521,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,521,895.22/49,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,475.48

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