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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,313, 68,053.62 and 26,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,313, 68,053.62 and 26,958.44 is: 37,203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,313 : 68,053.62 = 26,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,313/68,053.62 = 26,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,313x = 68,053.62 × 26,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,313x = 1,834,619,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,619,431.55/49,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,203.57

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