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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,913.66, 68,881 and 27,252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,913.66, 68,881 and 27,252.85 is: 37,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,913.66 : 68,881 = 27,252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,913.66/68,881 = 27,252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,913.66x = 68,881 × 27,252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,913.66x = 1,877,203,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,203,560.85/49,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,609.01

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