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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,806.39, 68,731.92 and 27,145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,806.39, 68,731.92 and 27,145.59 is: 37,460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,806.39 : 68,731.92 = 27,145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,806.39/68,731.92 = 27,145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,806.39x = 68,731.92 × 27,145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,806.39x = 1,865,768,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,768,520.23/49,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,460.42

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