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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,988.59, 68,984.39 and 27,327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,988.59, 68,984.39 and 27,327.85 is: 37,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,988.59 : 68,984.39 = 27,327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,988.59/68,984.39 = 27,327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,988.59x = 68,984.39 × 27,327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,988.59x = 1,885,194,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,194,958.12/49,988.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,712.50

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