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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,982.95, 68,978.33 and 27,323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,982.95, 68,978.33 and 27,323.45 is: 37,707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,982.95 : 68,978.33 = 27,323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,982.95/68,978.33 = 27,323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,982.95x = 68,978.33 × 27,323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,982.95x = 1,884,725,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,725,950.84/49,982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,707.38

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