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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,588, 68,431.44 and 27,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,588, 68,431.44 and 27,232 is: 37,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,588 : 68,431.44 = 27,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,588/68,431.44 = 27,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,588x = 68,431.44 × 27,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,588x = 1,863,524,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,524,974.08/49,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,580.16

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