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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,150.23, 67,826.93 and 27,929.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,150.23, 67,826.93 and 27,929.50 is: 38,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,150.23 : 67,826.93 = 27,929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,150.23/67,826.93 = 27,929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,150.23x = 67,826.93 × 27,929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,150.23x = 1,894,372,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,372,241.44/49,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,542.49

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