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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,905.92, 68,869.14 and 27,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,905.92, 68,869.14 and 27,245.36 is: 37,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,905.92 : 68,869.14 = 27,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,905.92/68,869.14 = 27,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,905.92x = 68,869.14 × 27,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,905.92x = 1,876,364,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,364,512.19/49,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.03

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