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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,608, 68,459.04 and 27,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,608, 68,459.04 and 27,252 is: 37,607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,608 : 68,459.04 = 27,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,608/68,459.04 = 27,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,608x = 68,459.04 × 27,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,608x = 1,865,645,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,645,758.08/49,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.76

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