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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.93, 49,299.54 and 26,950.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.93, 49,299.54 and 26,950.55 is: 40,331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.93 : 49,299.54 = 26,950.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.93/49,299.54 = 26,950.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.93x = 49,299.54 × 26,950.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.93x = 1,328,649,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,649,471.25/32,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,331.86

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