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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,727.47, 68,623.87 and 27,066.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,727.47, 68,623.87 and 27,066.44 is: 37,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,727.47 : 68,623.87 = 27,066.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,727.47/68,623.87 = 27,066.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,727.47x = 68,623.87 × 27,066.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,727.47x = 1,857,403,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,403,859.92/49,727.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,351.67

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