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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,662.26, 68,533.90 and 27,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,662.26, 68,533.90 and 27,306.26 is: 37,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,662.26 : 68,533.90 = 27,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,662.26/68,533.90 = 27,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,662.26x = 68,533.90 × 27,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,662.26x = 1,871,404,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,404,492.21/49,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,682.63

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