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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,283.42, 68,011.08 and 26,927.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,283.42, 68,011.08 and 26,927.42 is: 37,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,283.42 : 68,011.08 = 26,927.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,283.42/68,011.08 = 26,927.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,283.42x = 68,011.08 × 26,927.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,283.42x = 1,831,362,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,362,915.81/49,283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,159.82

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