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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,954.25, 68,936.06 and 27,292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,954.25, 68,936.06 and 27,292.75 is: 37,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,954.25 : 68,936.06 = 27,292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,954.25/68,936.06 = 27,292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,954.25x = 68,936.06 × 27,292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,954.25x = 1,881,454,584.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,454,584.91/49,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,663.56

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