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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,664.63, 68,538.53 and 27,005.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,664.63, 68,538.53 and 27,005.13 is: 37,267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,664.63 : 68,538.53 = 27,005.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,664.63/68,538.53 = 27,005.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,664.63x = 68,538.53 × 27,005.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,664.63x = 1,850,891,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,891,777.63/49,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,267.81

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