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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,786.61, 68,705.13 and 27,125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,786.61, 68,705.13 and 27,125.53 is: 37,433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,786.61 : 68,705.13 = 27,125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,786.61/68,705.13 = 27,125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,786.61x = 68,705.13 × 27,125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,786.61x = 1,863,662,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,662,585.82/49,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,433.01

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