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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,976.93, 68,968.01 and 27,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,976.93, 68,968.01 and 27,315.92 is: 37,695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,976.93 : 68,968.01 = 27,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,976.93/68,968.01 = 27,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,976.93x = 68,968.01 × 27,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,976.93x = 1,883,924,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,924,162.30/49,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,695.88

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