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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,983.22, 68,975.54 and 27,322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,983.22, 68,975.54 and 27,322.26 is: 37,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,983.22 : 68,975.54 = 27,322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,983.22/68,975.54 = 27,322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,983.22x = 68,975.54 × 27,322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,983.22x = 1,884,567,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,567,637.52/49,983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,704.01

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