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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,541, 68,366.58 and 27,186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,541, 68,366.58 and 27,186.44 is: 37,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,541 : 68,366.58 = 27,186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,541/68,366.58 = 27,186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,541x = 68,366.58 × 27,186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,541x = 1,858,643,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,643,925.18/49,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,517.29

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