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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,975.92, 68,965.60 and 27,315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,975.92, 68,965.60 and 27,315.06 is: 37,694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,975.92 : 68,965.60 = 27,315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,975.92/68,965.60 = 27,315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,975.92x = 68,965.60 × 27,315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,975.92x = 1,883,799,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,799,501.94/49,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,694.14

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