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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,666.84, 68,541.57 and 27,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,666.84, 68,541.57 and 27,007.36 is: 37,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,666.84 : 68,541.57 = 27,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,666.84/68,541.57 = 27,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,666.84x = 68,541.57 × 27,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,666.84x = 1,851,126,855.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,126,855.96/49,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,270.88

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