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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,989.60, 68,985.90 and 27,328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,989.60, 68,985.90 and 27,328.26 is: 37,713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,989.60 : 68,985.90 = 27,328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,989.60/68,985.90 = 27,328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,989.60x = 68,985.90 × 27,328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,989.60x = 1,885,264,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,264,611.53/49,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,713.14

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