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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,275.28, 68,001.96 and 26,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,275.28, 68,001.96 and 26,920.72 is: 37,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,275.28 : 68,001.96 = 26,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,275.28/68,001.96 = 26,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,275.28x = 68,001.96 × 26,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,275.28x = 1,830,661,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,661,724.61/49,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,151.73

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