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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,766.57, 68,678.69 and 27,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,766.57, 68,678.69 and 27,106 is: 37,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,766.57 : 68,678.69 = 27,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,766.57/68,678.69 = 27,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,766.57x = 68,678.69 × 27,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,766.57x = 1,861,604,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,604,435.61/49,766.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,406.73

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