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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,027.26, 96,499.44 and 49,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,027.26, 96,499.44 and 49,827.58 is: 68,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,027.26 : 96,499.44 = 49,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,027.26/96,499.44 = 49,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,027.26x = 96,499.44 × 49,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,027.26x = 4,808,333,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,333,566.56/70,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,663.74

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