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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,710.34, 68,599.15 and 27,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,710.34, 68,599.15 and 27,049.39 is: 37,327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,710.34 : 68,599.15 = 27,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,710.34/68,599.15 = 27,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,710.34x = 68,599.15 × 27,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,710.34x = 1,855,565,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,565,289.75/49,710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,327.55

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