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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,984.30, 68,979.99 and 27,322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,984.30, 68,979.99 and 27,322.84 is: 37,706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,984.30 : 68,979.99 = 27,322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,984.30/68,979.99 = 27,322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,984.30x = 68,979.99 × 27,322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,984.30x = 1,884,729,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,729,229.97/49,984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,706.42

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