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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,712.34, 68,601.91 and 27,051.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,712.34, 68,601.91 and 27,051.39 is: 37,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,712.34 : 68,601.91 = 27,051.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,712.34/68,601.91 = 27,051.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,712.34x = 68,601.91 × 27,051.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,712.34x = 1,855,777,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,777,022.15/49,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,330.31

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