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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,716.78, 68,608.44 and 27,360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,716.78, 68,608.44 and 27,360.78 is: 37,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,716.78 : 68,608.44 = 27,360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,716.78/68,608.44 = 27,360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,716.78x = 68,608.44 × 27,360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,716.78x = 1,877,180,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,180,432.98/49,716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,757.48

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