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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,913.16, 68,878.33 and 27,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,913.16, 68,878.33 and 27,251.73 is: 37,606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,913.16 : 68,878.33 = 27,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,913.16/68,878.33 = 27,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,913.16x = 68,878.33 × 27,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,913.16x = 1,877,053,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,053,652.01/49,913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.39

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