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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,296.52, 68,029.70 and 26,940.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,296.52, 68,029.70 and 26,940.52 is: 37,178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,296.52 : 68,029.70 = 26,940.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,296.52/68,029.70 = 26,940.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,296.52x = 68,029.70 × 26,940.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,296.52x = 1,832,755,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,755,493.44/49,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,178.19

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