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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,664.76, 68,538.70 and 27,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,664.76, 68,538.70 and 27,005.26 is: 37,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,664.76 : 68,538.70 = 27,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,664.76/68,538.70 = 27,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,664.76x = 68,538.70 × 27,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,664.76x = 1,850,905,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,905,413.56/49,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,267.98

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