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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,629, 68,488.02 and 27,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,629, 68,488.02 and 27,273 is: 37,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,629 : 68,488.02 = 27,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,629/68,488.02 = 27,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,629x = 68,488.02 × 27,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,629x = 1,867,873,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,873,769.46/49,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,636.74

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