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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,932.37, 68,905.11 and 27,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,932.37, 68,905.11 and 27,271 is: 37,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,932.37 : 68,905.11 = 27,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,932.37/68,905.11 = 27,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,932.37x = 68,905.11 × 27,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,932.37x = 1,879,111,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,111,254.81/49,932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,633.13

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