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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,865.16, 68,809.14 and 27,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,865.16, 68,809.14 and 27,507.72 is: 37,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,865.16 : 68,809.14 = 27,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,865.16/68,809.14 = 27,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,865.16x = 68,809.14 × 27,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,865.16x = 1,892,782,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,782,556.56/49,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,958.02

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