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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,990.42, 68,986.77 and 27,329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,990.42, 68,986.77 and 27,329.51 is: 37,714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,990.42 : 68,986.77 = 27,329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,990.42/68,986.77 = 27,329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,990.42x = 68,986.77 × 27,329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,990.42x = 1,885,374,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,374,620.58/49,990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,714.72

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