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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,913.27, 68,878.51 and 27,251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,913.27, 68,878.51 and 27,251.85 is: 37,606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,913.27 : 68,878.51 = 27,251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,913.27/68,878.51 = 27,251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,913.27x = 68,878.51 × 27,251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,913.27x = 1,877,066,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,066,496.32/49,913.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.56

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