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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,299.96, 68,033.94 and 26,943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,299.96, 68,033.94 and 26,943.96 is: 37,182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,299.96 : 68,033.94 = 26,943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,299.96/68,033.94 = 26,943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,299.96x = 68,033.94 × 26,943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,299.96x = 1,833,103,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,103,758.00/49,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,182.66

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