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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,293, 68,024.38 and 26,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,293, 68,024.38 and 26,937 is: 37,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,293 : 68,024.38 = 26,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,293/68,024.38 = 26,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,293x = 68,024.38 × 26,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,293x = 1,832,372,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,372,724.06/49,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,173.08

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