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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,947.71, 68,926.68 and 27,286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,947.71, 68,926.68 and 27,286.77 is: 37,655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,947.71 : 68,926.68 = 27,286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,947.71/68,926.68 = 27,286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,947.71x = 68,926.68 × 27,286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,947.71x = 1,880,786,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,786,722.50/49,947.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,655.12

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