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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,732.55, 68,631.80 and 27,072.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,732.55, 68,631.80 and 27,072.19 is: 37,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,732.55 : 68,631.80 = 27,072.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,732.55/68,631.80 = 27,072.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,732.55x = 68,631.80 × 27,072.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,732.55x = 1,858,012,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,012,822.70/49,732.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,360.10

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