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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,997.44, 68,996.51 and 27,336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,997.44, 68,996.51 and 27,336.07 is: 37,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,997.44 : 68,996.51 = 27,336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,997.44/68,996.51 = 27,336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,997.44x = 68,996.51 × 27,336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,997.44x = 1,886,093,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,093,427.12/49,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,723.80

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