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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,909.54, 68,875.83 and 27,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,909.54, 68,875.83 and 27,248.27 is: 37,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,909.54 : 68,875.83 = 27,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,909.54/68,875.83 = 27,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,909.54x = 68,875.83 × 27,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,909.54x = 1,876,747,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,747,126.22/49,909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,602.98

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