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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,901.22, 68,860.76 and 27,235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,901.22, 68,860.76 and 27,235.71 is: 37,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,901.22 : 68,860.76 = 27,235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,901.22/68,860.76 = 27,235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,901.22x = 68,860.76 × 27,235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,901.22x = 1,875,471,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,471,553.56/49,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,583.68

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