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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,711.38, 68,603.20 and 27,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,711.38, 68,603.20 and 27,052 is: 37,332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,711.38 : 68,603.20 = 27,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,711.38/68,603.20 = 27,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,711.38x = 68,603.20 × 27,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,711.38x = 1,855,853,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,853,766.40/49,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,332.57

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