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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,663.62, 68,537.14 and 27,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,663.62, 68,537.14 and 27,004.14 is: 37,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,663.62 : 68,537.14 = 27,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,663.62/68,537.14 = 27,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,663.62x = 68,537.14 × 27,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,663.62x = 1,850,786,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,786,523.76/49,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,266.44

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