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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,570, 68,407.08 and 27,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,570, 68,407.08 and 27,214.48 is: 37,556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,570 : 68,407.08 = 27,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,570/68,407.08 = 27,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,570x = 68,407.08 × 27,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,570x = 1,861,663,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,663,110.52/49,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,556.25

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