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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,996.44, 68,995.13 and 27,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,996.44, 68,995.13 and 27,335.07 is: 37,722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,996.44 : 68,995.13 = 27,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,996.44/68,995.13 = 27,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,996.44x = 68,995.13 × 27,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,996.44x = 1,885,986,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,986,571.53/49,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,722.42

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