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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,295.33, 68,027.41 and 26,939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,295.33, 68,027.41 and 26,939.33 is: 37,176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,295.33 : 68,027.41 = 26,939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,295.33/68,027.41 = 26,939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,295.33x = 68,027.41 × 26,939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,295.33x = 1,832,612,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,612,712.34/49,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,176.19

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