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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,298.63, 68,032.10 and 26,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,298.63, 68,032.10 and 26,942.63 is: 37,180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,298.63 : 68,032.10 = 26,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,298.63/68,032.10 = 26,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,298.63x = 68,032.10 × 26,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,298.63x = 1,832,963,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,963,425.62/49,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,180.82

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