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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,297.52, 68,031.08 and 26,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,297.52, 68,031.08 and 26,941.52 is: 37,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,297.52 : 68,031.08 = 26,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,297.52/68,031.08 = 26,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,297.52x = 68,031.08 × 26,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,297.52x = 1,832,860,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,860,702.44/49,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,179.57

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