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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,996.69, 68,995.55 and 27,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,996.69, 68,995.55 and 27,337.14 is: 37,725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,996.69 : 68,995.55 = 27,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,996.69/68,995.55 = 27,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,996.69x = 68,995.55 × 27,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,996.69x = 1,886,141,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,141,207.44/49,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,725.32

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