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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,667.13, 68,541.50 and 27,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,667.13, 68,541.50 and 27,006.28 is: 37,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,667.13 : 68,541.50 = 27,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,667.13/68,541.50 = 27,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,667.13x = 68,541.50 × 27,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,667.13x = 1,851,050,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,050,634.23/49,667.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,269.13

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