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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,913.79, 68,878.35 and 27,252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,913.79, 68,878.35 and 27,252.45 is: 37,606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,913.79 : 68,878.35 = 27,252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,913.79/68,878.35 = 27,252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,913.79x = 68,878.35 × 27,252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,913.79x = 1,877,103,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,103,789.46/49,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.91

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