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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,285.52, 68,014.08 and 26,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,285.52, 68,014.08 and 26,929.52 is: 37,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,285.52 : 68,014.08 = 26,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,285.52/68,014.08 = 26,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,285.52x = 68,014.08 × 26,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,285.52x = 1,831,586,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,586,527.64/49,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,162.77

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