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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,285.92, 68,014.52 and 26,929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,285.92, 68,014.52 and 26,929.92 is: 37,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,285.92 : 68,014.52 = 26,929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,285.92/68,014.52 = 26,929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,285.92x = 68,014.52 × 26,929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,285.92x = 1,831,625,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,625,582.44/49,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,163.26

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