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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,976.73, 68,968.87 and 27,315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,976.73, 68,968.87 and 27,315.09 is: 37,695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,976.73 : 68,968.87 = 27,315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,976.73/68,968.87 = 27,315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,976.73x = 68,968.87 × 27,315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,976.73x = 1,883,890,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,890,822.96/49,976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,695.36

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