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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,968.76, 68,954.84 and 27,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,968.76, 68,954.84 and 27,308.50 is: 37,684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,968.76 : 68,954.84 = 27,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,968.76/68,954.84 = 27,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,968.76x = 68,954.84 × 27,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,968.76x = 1,883,053,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,053,248.14/49,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,684.61

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