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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.55, 68,953.02 and 27,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.55, 68,953.02 and 27,305.06 is: 37,680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.55 : 68,953.02 = 27,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.55/68,953.02 = 27,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.55x = 68,953.02 × 27,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.55x = 1,882,766,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,766,348.28/49,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,680.54

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