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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,983.41, 68,977.09 and 27,322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,983.41, 68,977.09 and 27,322.49 is: 37,705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,983.41 : 68,977.09 = 27,322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,983.41/68,977.09 = 27,322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,983.41x = 68,977.09 × 27,322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,983.41x = 1,884,625,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,625,851.75/49,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,705.03

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