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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,812.81, 68,741.72 and 27,151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,812.81, 68,741.72 and 27,151.33 is: 37,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,812.81 : 68,741.72 = 27,151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,812.81/68,741.72 = 27,151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,812.81x = 68,741.72 × 27,151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,812.81x = 1,866,429,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,429,124.49/49,812.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,468.86

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