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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,988.27, 68,983.96 and 27,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,988.27, 68,983.96 and 27,327.54 is: 37,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,988.27 : 68,983.96 = 27,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,988.27/68,983.96 = 27,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,988.27x = 68,983.96 × 27,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,988.27x = 1,885,161,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,161,444.70/49,988.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,712.08

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