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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,284.50, 68,012.61 and 26,928.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,284.50, 68,012.61 and 26,928.50 is: 37,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,284.50 : 68,012.61 = 26,928.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,284.50/68,012.61 = 26,928.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,284.50x = 68,012.61 × 26,928.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,284.50x = 1,831,477,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,477,568.39/49,284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,161.33

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