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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,806.09, 68,729.99 and 27,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,806.09, 68,729.99 and 27,145.04 is: 37,458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,806.09 : 68,729.99 = 27,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,806.09/68,729.99 = 27,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,806.09x = 68,729.99 × 27,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,806.09x = 1,865,677,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,677,848.37/49,806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,458.83

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