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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,761.34, 68,671.40 and 27,101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,761.34, 68,671.40 and 27,101.39 is: 37,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,761.34 : 68,671.40 = 27,101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,761.34/68,671.40 = 27,101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,761.34x = 68,671.40 × 27,101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,761.34x = 1,861,089,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,089,914.38/49,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,400.32

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