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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,829, 68,764.08 and 27,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,829, 68,764.08 and 27,473 is: 37,912.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,829 : 68,764.08 = 27,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,829/68,764.08 = 27,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,829x = 68,764.08 × 27,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,829x = 1,889,155,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,155,569.84/49,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,912.77

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