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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,292.16, 68,023.38 and 26,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,292.16, 68,023.38 and 26,936.16 is: 37,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,292.16 : 68,023.38 = 26,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,292.16/68,023.38 = 26,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,292.16x = 68,023.38 × 26,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,292.16x = 1,832,288,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,288,647.42/49,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,172.01

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