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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,727.76, 68,624.42 and 27,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,727.76, 68,624.42 and 27,371.76 is: 37,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,727.76 : 68,624.42 = 27,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,727.76/68,624.42 = 27,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,727.76x = 68,624.42 × 27,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,727.76x = 1,878,371,154.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,371,154.38/49,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,773.09

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