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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,644.94, 68,510.02 and 27,288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,644.94, 68,510.02 and 27,288.94 is: 37,658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,644.94 : 68,510.02 = 27,288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,644.94/68,510.02 = 27,288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,644.94x = 68,510.02 × 27,288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,644.94x = 1,869,565,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,565,825.18/49,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,658.74

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