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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,983.60, 68,977.62 and 27,322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,983.60, 68,977.62 and 27,322.23 is: 37,704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,983.60 : 68,977.62 = 27,322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,983.60/68,977.62 = 27,322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,983.60x = 68,977.62 × 27,322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,983.60x = 1,884,622,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,622,398.49/49,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,704.82

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