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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,978.22, 68,969.13 and 27,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,978.22, 68,969.13 and 27,316.94 is: 37,696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,978.22 : 68,969.13 = 27,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,978.22/68,969.13 = 27,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,978.22x = 68,969.13 × 27,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,978.22x = 1,884,025,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,025,586.06/49,978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,696.93

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