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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,333.98, 68,079.51 and 26,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,333.98, 68,079.51 and 26,977.50 is: 37,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,333.98 : 68,079.51 = 26,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,333.98/68,079.51 = 26,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,333.98x = 68,079.51 × 26,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,333.98x = 1,836,614,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,614,981.03/49,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,228.19

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