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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,611.76, 68,464.78 and 27,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,611.76, 68,464.78 and 27,255.76 is: 37,613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,611.76 : 68,464.78 = 27,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,611.76/68,464.78 = 27,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,611.76x = 68,464.78 × 27,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,611.76x = 1,866,059,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,059,612.13/49,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,613.25

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