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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,719.16, 68,612.46 and 27,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,719.16, 68,612.46 and 27,363 is: 37,760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,719.16 : 68,612.46 = 27,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,719.16/68,612.46 = 27,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,719.16x = 68,612.46 × 27,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,719.16x = 1,877,442,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,442,742.98/49,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,760.95

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