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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,913.96, 68,879.29 and 27,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,913.96, 68,879.29 and 27,253.91 is: 37,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,913.96 : 68,879.29 = 27,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,913.96/68,879.29 = 27,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,913.96x = 68,879.29 × 27,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,913.96x = 1,877,229,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,229,660.19/49,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,609.31

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