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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,775.06, 68,689.59 and 27,419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,775.06, 68,689.59 and 27,419.06 is: 37,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,775.06 : 68,689.59 = 27,419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,775.06/68,689.59 = 27,419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,775.06x = 68,689.59 × 27,419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,775.06x = 1,883,403,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,403,989.59/49,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,838.31

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