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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,604.16, 68,453.44 and 27,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,604.16, 68,453.44 and 27,248 is: 37,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,604.16 : 68,453.44 = 27,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,604.16/68,453.44 = 27,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,604.16x = 68,453.44 × 27,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,604.16x = 1,865,219,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,219,333.12/49,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,602.07

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