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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,907.61, 68,871.39 and 27,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,907.61, 68,871.39 and 27,245.73 is: 37,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,907.61 : 68,871.39 = 27,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,907.61/68,871.39 = 27,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,907.61x = 68,871.39 × 27,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,907.61x = 1,876,451,296.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,451,296.66/49,907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.50

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