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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.16, 68,954.20 and 27,306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.16, 68,954.20 and 27,306.11 is: 37,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.16 : 68,954.20 = 27,306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.16/68,954.20 = 27,306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.16x = 68,954.20 × 27,306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.16x = 1,882,870,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,870,625.39/49,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,682.92

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