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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,898.67, 68,862.20 and 27,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,898.67, 68,862.20 and 27,239.19 is: 37,591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,898.67 : 68,862.20 = 27,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,898.67/68,862.20 = 27,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,898.67x = 68,862.20 × 27,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,898.67x = 1,875,750,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,750,549.62/49,898.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,591.19

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