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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,660.94, 68,533.46 and 27,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,660.94, 68,533.46 and 27,001.46 is: 37,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,660.94 : 68,533.46 = 27,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,660.94/68,533.46 = 27,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,660.94x = 68,533.46 × 27,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,660.94x = 1,850,503,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,503,515.18/49,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,262.75

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