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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,968.26, 68,954.15 and 27,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,968.26, 68,954.15 and 27,308 is: 37,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,968.26 : 68,954.15 = 27,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,968.26/68,954.15 = 27,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,968.26x = 68,954.15 × 27,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,968.26x = 1,882,999,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,999,928.20/49,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,683.92

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