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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,708.61, 68,595.82 and 27,047.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,708.61, 68,595.82 and 27,047.69 is: 37,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,708.61 : 68,595.82 = 27,047.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,708.61/68,595.82 = 27,047.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,708.61x = 68,595.82 × 27,047.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,708.61x = 1,855,358,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,358,474.66/49,708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,324.69

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