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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.22, 68,954.29 and 27,306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.22, 68,954.29 and 27,306.17 is: 37,683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.22 : 68,954.29 = 27,306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.22/68,954.29 = 27,306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.22x = 68,954.29 × 27,306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.22x = 1,882,877,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,877,410.51/49,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,683.00

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