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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,990.46, 68,985.66 and 27,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,990.46, 68,985.66 and 27,329.62 is: 37,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,990.46 : 68,985.66 = 27,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,990.46/68,985.66 = 27,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,990.46x = 68,985.66 × 27,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,990.46x = 1,885,351,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,351,873.25/49,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,714.23

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