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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,873, 68,824.74 and 27,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,873, 68,824.74 and 27,517 is: 37,973.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,873 : 68,824.74 = 27,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,873/68,824.74 = 27,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,873x = 68,824.74 × 27,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,873x = 1,893,850,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,850,370.58/49,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,973.46

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