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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,290, 68,021.88 and 26,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,290, 68,021.88 and 26,935.44 is: 37,171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,290 : 68,021.88 = 26,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,290/68,021.88 = 26,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,290x = 68,021.88 × 26,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,290x = 1,832,199,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,199,267.43/49,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,171.83

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