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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,666.29, 68,539.62 and 27,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,666.29, 68,539.62 and 27,005.30 is: 37,267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,666.29 : 68,539.62 = 27,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,666.29/68,539.62 = 27,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,666.29x = 68,539.62 × 27,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,666.29x = 1,850,932,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,932,657.29/49,666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,267.38

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