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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,305.75, 68,043.02 and 26,949.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,305.75, 68,043.02 and 26,949.75 is: 37,191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,305.75 : 68,043.02 = 26,949.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,305.75/68,043.02 = 26,949.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,305.75x = 68,043.02 × 26,949.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,305.75x = 1,833,742,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,742,243.50/49,305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,191.25

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