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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,714.26, 68,604.30 and 27,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,714.26, 68,604.30 and 27,052.72 is: 37,332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,714.26 : 68,604.30 = 27,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,714.26/68,604.30 = 27,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,714.26x = 68,604.30 × 27,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,714.26x = 1,855,932,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,932,918.70/49,714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,332.00

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