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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,989.46, 68,984.28 and 27,328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,989.46, 68,984.28 and 27,328.62 is: 37,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,989.46 : 68,984.28 = 27,328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,989.46/68,984.28 = 27,328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,989.46x = 68,984.28 × 27,328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,989.46x = 1,885,245,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,245,174.09/49,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,712.85

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