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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,624, 68,481.12 and 27,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,624, 68,481.12 and 27,269.44 is: 37,631.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,624 : 68,481.12 = 27,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,624/68,481.12 = 27,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,624x = 68,481.12 × 27,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,624x = 1,867,441,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,441,792.97/49,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,631.83

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