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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,670.25, 68,544.96 and 27,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,670.25, 68,544.96 and 27,314.25 is: 37,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,670.25 : 68,544.96 = 27,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,670.25/68,544.96 = 27,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,670.25x = 68,544.96 × 27,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,670.25x = 1,872,254,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,254,173.68/49,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,693.67

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