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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,674.72, 68,552.40 and 27,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,674.72, 68,552.40 and 27,015.12 is: 37,281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,674.72 : 68,552.40 = 27,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,674.72/68,552.40 = 27,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,674.72x = 68,552.40 × 27,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,674.72x = 1,851,951,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,951,312.29/49,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,281.57

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