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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,670.46, 68,545.59 and 27,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,670.46, 68,545.59 and 27,009.42 is: 37,273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,670.46 : 68,545.59 = 27,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,670.46/68,545.59 = 27,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,670.46x = 68,545.59 × 27,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,670.46x = 1,851,376,629.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,376,629.46/49,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,273.19

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