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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,965.84, 68,955.66 and 27,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,965.84, 68,955.66 and 27,306.90 is: 37,685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,965.84 : 68,955.66 = 27,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,965.84/68,955.66 = 27,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,965.84x = 68,955.66 × 27,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,965.84x = 1,882,965,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,965,312.05/49,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,685.05

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