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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,977.39, 68,967.68 and 27,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,977.39, 68,967.68 and 27,316.43 is: 37,696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,977.39 : 68,967.68 = 27,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,977.39/68,967.68 = 27,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,977.39x = 68,967.68 × 27,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,977.39x = 1,883,950,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,950,802.98/49,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,696.06

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