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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,989.84, 68,986.12 and 27,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,989.84, 68,986.12 and 27,329.10 is: 37,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,989.84 : 68,986.12 = 27,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,989.84/68,986.12 = 27,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,989.84x = 68,986.12 × 27,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,989.84x = 1,885,328,572.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,328,572.09/49,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,714.23

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