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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,898.59, 68,857.14 and 27,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,898.59, 68,857.14 and 27,233.06 is: 37,580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,898.59 : 68,857.14 = 27,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,898.59/68,857.14 = 27,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,898.59x = 68,857.14 × 27,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,898.59x = 1,875,190,797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,190,797.19/49,898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,580.04

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