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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,710.61, 68,598.58 and 27,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,710.61, 68,598.58 and 27,049.69 is: 37,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,710.61 : 68,598.58 = 27,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,710.61/68,598.58 = 27,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,710.61x = 68,598.58 × 27,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,710.61x = 1,855,570,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,570,323.44/49,710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,327.45

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