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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,994.38, 68,991.51 and 27,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,994.38, 68,991.51 and 27,333.46 is: 37,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,994.38 : 68,991.51 = 27,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,994.38/68,991.51 = 27,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,994.38x = 68,991.51 × 27,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,994.38x = 1,885,776,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,776,678.92/49,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,719.77

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