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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,329, 68,075.64 and 26,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,329, 68,075.64 and 26,973 is: 37,223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,329 : 68,075.64 = 26,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,329/68,075.64 = 26,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,329x = 68,075.64 × 26,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,329x = 1,836,204,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,204,237.72/49,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,223.63

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