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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,714.79, 68,607.68 and 27,055.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,714.79, 68,607.68 and 27,055.01 is: 37,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,714.79 : 68,607.68 = 27,055.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,714.79/68,607.68 = 27,055.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,714.79x = 68,607.68 × 27,055.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,714.79x = 1,856,181,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,181,468.48/49,714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,336.60

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