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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,902.59, 68,862.95 and 27,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,902.59, 68,862.95 and 27,237.19 is: 37,585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,902.59 : 68,862.95 = 27,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,902.59/68,862.95 = 27,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,902.59x = 68,862.95 × 27,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,902.59x = 1,875,632,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,632,772.61/49,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,585.88

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