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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,791.64, 68,711.59 and 27,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,791.64, 68,711.59 and 27,130.82 is: 37,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,791.64 : 68,711.59 = 27,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,791.64/68,711.59 = 27,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,791.64x = 68,711.59 × 27,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,791.64x = 1,864,201,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,201,780.20/49,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,440.06

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