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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,914.79, 68,879.73 and 27,253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,914.79, 68,879.73 and 27,253.45 is: 37,608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,914.79 : 68,879.73 = 27,253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,914.79/68,879.73 = 27,253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,914.79x = 68,879.73 × 27,253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,914.79x = 1,877,210,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,210,277.57/49,914.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,608.30

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