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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,857, 68,802.66 and 27,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,857, 68,802.66 and 27,501 is: 37,951.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,857 : 68,802.66 = 27,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,857/68,802.66 = 27,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,857x = 68,802.66 × 27,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,857x = 1,892,141,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,141,952.66/49,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,951.38

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