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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,670.82, 68,545.35 and 27,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,670.82, 68,545.35 and 27,009.83 is: 37,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,670.82 : 68,545.35 = 27,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,670.82/68,545.35 = 27,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,670.82x = 68,545.35 × 27,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,670.82x = 1,851,397,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,397,908.06/49,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,273.35

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