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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,668.92, 68,544.62 and 27,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,668.92, 68,544.62 and 27,313.72 is: 37,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,668.92 : 68,544.62 = 27,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,668.92/68,544.62 = 27,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,668.92x = 68,544.62 × 27,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,668.92x = 1,872,208,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,208,558.19/49,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,693.76

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