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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,601, 68,449.38 and 27,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,601, 68,449.38 and 27,246.44 is: 37,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,601 : 68,449.38 = 27,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,601/68,449.38 = 27,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,601x = 68,449.38 × 27,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,601x = 1,865,001,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,001,925.21/49,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,600.09

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