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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,912.43, 68,879.39 and 27,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,912.43, 68,879.39 and 27,251.88 is: 37,607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,912.43 : 68,879.39 = 27,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,912.43/68,879.39 = 27,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,912.43x = 68,879.39 × 27,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,912.43x = 1,877,092,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,092,734.49/49,912.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.72

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