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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,709.61, 68,597.20 and 27,048.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,709.61, 68,597.20 and 27,048.69 is: 37,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,709.61 : 68,597.20 = 27,048.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,709.61/68,597.20 = 27,048.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,709.61x = 68,597.20 × 27,048.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,709.61x = 1,855,464,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,464,330.05/49,709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,326.07

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