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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,663.56, 68,535.73 and 27,307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,663.56, 68,535.73 and 27,307.56 is: 37,684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,663.56 : 68,535.73 = 27,307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,663.56/68,535.73 = 27,307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,663.56x = 68,535.73 × 27,307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,663.56x = 1,871,543,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,543,559.12/49,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,684.44

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