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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,964.15, 68,950.72 and 27,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,964.15, 68,950.72 and 27,303.15 is: 37,678.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,964.15 : 68,950.72 = 27,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,964.15/68,950.72 = 27,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,964.15x = 68,950.72 × 27,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,964.15x = 1,882,572,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,572,143.46/49,964.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,678.46

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