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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.66, 68,954.89 and 27,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.66, 68,954.89 and 27,306.60 is: 37,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.66 : 68,954.89 = 27,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.66/68,954.89 = 27,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.66x = 68,954.89 × 27,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.66x = 1,882,923,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,923,599.27/49,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,683.60

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