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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,967.93, 68,955.78 and 27,611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,967.93, 68,955.78 and 27,611.93 is: 38,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,967.93 : 68,955.78 = 27,611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,967.93/68,955.78 = 27,611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,967.93x = 68,955.78 × 27,611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,967.93x = 1,904,002,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,002,170.46/49,967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,104.48

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