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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,720.76, 68,614.67 and 27,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,720.76, 68,614.67 and 27,059.84 is: 37,342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,720.76 : 68,614.67 = 27,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,720.76/68,614.67 = 27,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,720.76x = 68,614.67 × 27,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,720.76x = 1,856,701,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,701,856.55/49,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,342.59

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