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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,297.75, 68,030.90 and 26,941.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,297.75, 68,030.90 and 26,941.75 is: 37,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,297.75 : 68,030.90 = 26,941.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,297.75/68,030.90 = 26,941.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,297.75x = 68,030.90 × 26,941.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,297.75x = 1,832,871,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,871,500.08/49,297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,179.62

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