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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,958.91, 68,941.25 and 27,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,958.91, 68,941.25 and 27,298.68 is: 37,671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,958.91 : 68,941.25 = 27,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,958.91/68,941.25 = 27,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,958.91x = 68,941.25 × 27,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,958.91x = 1,882,005,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,005,122.55/49,958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,671.06

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