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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,284.12, 68,011.70 and 26,928.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,284.12, 68,011.70 and 26,928.12 is: 37,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,284.12 : 68,011.70 = 26,928.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,284.12/68,011.70 = 26,928.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,284.12x = 68,011.70 × 26,928.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,284.12x = 1,831,427,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,427,219.00/49,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,160.59

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