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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,811.14, 68,739.42 and 27,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,811.14, 68,739.42 and 27,150.15 is: 37,467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,811.14 : 68,739.42 = 27,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,811.14/68,739.42 = 27,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,811.14x = 68,739.42 × 27,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,811.14x = 1,866,285,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,285,563.91/49,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.23

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