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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,289, 68,020.50 and 26,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,289, 68,020.50 and 26,934.44 is: 37,170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,289 : 68,020.50 = 26,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,289/68,020.50 = 26,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,289x = 68,020.50 × 26,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,289x = 1,832,094,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,094,076.02/49,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,170.45

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