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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,965.63, 68,951.72 and 27,304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,965.63, 68,951.72 and 27,304.13 is: 37,679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,965.63 : 68,951.72 = 27,304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,965.63/68,951.72 = 27,304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,965.63x = 68,951.72 × 27,304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,965.63x = 1,882,666,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,666,381.85/49,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,679.23

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