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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,998.93, 68,995.70 and 27,333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,998.93, 68,995.70 and 27,333.71 is: 37,718.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,998.93 : 68,995.70 = 27,333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,998.93/68,995.70 = 27,333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,998.93x = 68,995.70 × 27,333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,998.93x = 1,885,908,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,908,334.64/49,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,718.98

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