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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,912.48, 68,879.35 and 27,251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,912.48, 68,879.35 and 27,251.67 is: 37,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,912.48 : 68,879.35 = 27,251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,912.48/68,879.35 = 27,251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,912.48x = 68,879.35 × 27,251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,912.48x = 1,877,077,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,077,316.01/49,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.37

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