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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,619, 68,474.22 and 27,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,619, 68,474.22 and 27,263 is: 37,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,619 : 68,474.22 = 27,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,619/68,474.22 = 27,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,619x = 68,474.22 × 27,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,619x = 1,866,812,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,812,659.86/49,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,622.94

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