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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,676.22, 68,554.47 and 27,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,676.22, 68,554.47 and 27,016.62 is: 37,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,676.22 : 68,554.47 = 27,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,676.22/68,554.47 = 27,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,676.22x = 68,554.47 × 27,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,676.22x = 1,852,110,065.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,110,065.29/49,676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,283.64

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