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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,801.59, 68,725.31 and 27,140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,801.59, 68,725.31 and 27,140.45 is: 37,453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,801.59 : 68,725.31 = 27,140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,801.59/68,725.31 = 27,140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,801.59x = 68,725.31 × 27,140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,801.59x = 1,865,235,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,235,360.46/49,801.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,453.33

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