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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,313.52, 68,053.70 and 26,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,313.52, 68,053.70 and 26,957.52 is: 37,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,313.52 : 68,053.70 = 26,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,313.52/68,053.70 = 26,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,313.52x = 68,053.70 × 26,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,313.52x = 1,834,558,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,558,978.82/49,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,201.95

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