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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,575, 68,414.58 and 27,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,575, 68,414.58 and 27,219 is: 37,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,575 : 68,414.58 = 27,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,575/68,414.58 = 27,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,575x = 68,414.58 × 27,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,575x = 1,862,176,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,176,453.02/49,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,562.81

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