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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.69, 68,954.94 and 27,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.69, 68,954.94 and 27,306.64 is: 37,683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.69 : 68,954.94 = 27,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.69/68,954.94 = 27,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.69x = 68,954.94 × 27,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.69x = 1,882,927,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,927,241.49/49,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,683.65

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