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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,281.03, 68,007.83 and 26,925.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,281.03, 68,007.83 and 26,925.03 is: 37,156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,281.03 : 68,007.83 = 26,925.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,281.03/68,007.83 = 26,925.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,281.03x = 68,007.83 × 26,925.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,281.03x = 1,831,112,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,112,728.36/49,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,156.54

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