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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,766.64, 68,677.96 and 27,410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,766.64, 68,677.96 and 27,410.64 is: 37,826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,766.64 : 68,677.96 = 27,410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,766.64/68,677.96 = 27,410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,766.64x = 68,677.96 × 27,410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,766.64x = 1,882,506,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,506,837.49/49,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,826.68

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