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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,727.16, 68,623.61 and 27,066.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,727.16, 68,623.61 and 27,066.13 is: 37,351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,727.16 : 68,623.61 = 27,066.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,727.16/68,623.61 = 27,066.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,727.16x = 68,623.61 × 27,066.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,727.16x = 1,857,375,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,375,242.44/49,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,351.32

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