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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,670.26, 68,544.96 and 27,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,670.26, 68,544.96 and 27,314.26 is: 37,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,670.26 : 68,544.96 = 27,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,670.26/68,544.96 = 27,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,670.26x = 68,544.96 × 27,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,670.26x = 1,872,254,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,254,859.13/49,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,693.68

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