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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,811.94, 68,740.38 and 27,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,811.94, 68,740.38 and 27,151.38 is: 37,468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,811.94 : 68,740.38 = 27,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,811.94/68,740.38 = 27,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,811.94x = 68,740.38 × 27,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,811.94x = 1,866,396,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,396,178.72/49,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,468.85

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