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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,609.16, 68,460.34 and 27,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,609.16, 68,460.34 and 27,253 is: 37,608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,609.16 : 68,460.34 = 27,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,609.16/68,460.34 = 27,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,609.16x = 68,460.34 × 27,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,609.16x = 1,865,749,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,749,646.02/49,609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,608.97

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