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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,706.61, 68,593.06 and 27,045.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,706.61, 68,593.06 and 27,045.69 is: 37,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,706.61 : 68,593.06 = 27,045.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,706.61/68,593.06 = 27,045.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,706.61x = 68,593.06 × 27,045.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,706.61x = 1,855,146,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,146,413.49/49,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,321.93

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