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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,799.54, 68,722.74 and 27,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,799.54, 68,722.74 and 27,139.52 is: 37,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,799.54 : 68,722.74 = 27,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,799.54/68,722.74 = 27,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,799.54x = 68,722.74 × 27,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,799.54x = 1,865,102,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,102,176.68/49,799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,452.20

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