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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,906.52, 68,871.14 and 27,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,906.52, 68,871.14 and 27,245.54 is: 37,598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,906.52 : 68,871.14 = 27,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,906.52/68,871.14 = 27,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,906.52x = 68,871.14 × 27,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,906.52x = 1,876,431,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,431,399.72/49,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.92

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