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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,297, 68,031.54 and 26,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,297, 68,031.54 and 26,942.44 is: 37,181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,297 : 68,031.54 = 26,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,297/68,031.54 = 26,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,297x = 68,031.54 × 26,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,297x = 1,832,935,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,935,684.56/49,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,181.49

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