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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,962.22, 68,946.69 and 27,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,962.22, 68,946.69 and 27,301.29 is: 37,675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,962.22 : 68,946.69 = 27,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,962.22/68,946.69 = 27,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,962.22x = 68,946.69 × 27,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,962.22x = 1,882,333,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,333,422.06/49,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,675.14

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