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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,516.52, 68,332.80 and 27,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,516.52, 68,332.80 and 27,160.52 is: 37,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,516.52 : 68,332.80 = 27,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,516.52/68,332.80 = 27,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,516.52x = 68,332.80 × 27,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,516.52x = 1,855,954,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,954,381.06/49,516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,481.52

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