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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,284.92, 68,013.14 and 26,928.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,284.92, 68,013.14 and 26,928.92 is: 37,161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,284.92 : 68,013.14 = 26,928.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,284.92/68,013.14 = 26,928.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,284.92x = 68,013.14 × 26,928.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,284.92x = 1,831,520,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,520,406.01/49,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,161.88

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