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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,666.41, 68,541.11 and 27,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,666.41, 68,541.11 and 27,005.37 is: 37,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,666.41 : 68,541.11 = 27,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,666.41/68,541.11 = 27,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,666.41x = 68,541.11 × 27,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,666.41x = 1,850,977,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,977,900.73/49,666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,268.20

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