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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,998.36, 68,994.92 and 27,333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,998.36, 68,994.92 and 27,333.15 is: 37,718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,998.36 : 68,994.92 = 27,333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,998.36/68,994.92 = 27,333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,998.36x = 68,994.92 × 27,333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,998.36x = 1,885,848,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,848,307.20/49,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,718.20

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