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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,285.44, 68,012.64 and 26,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,285.44, 68,012.64 and 26,928 is: 37,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,285.44 : 68,012.64 = 26,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,285.44/68,012.64 = 26,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,285.44x = 68,012.64 × 26,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,285.44x = 1,831,444,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,444,369.92/49,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,159.95

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