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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,931.91, 68,905.66 and 27,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,931.91, 68,905.66 and 27,270.91 is: 37,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,931.91 : 68,905.66 = 27,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,931.91/68,905.66 = 27,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,931.91x = 68,905.66 × 27,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,931.91x = 1,879,120,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,120,121.44/49,931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,633.65

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