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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,337.54, 68,084.79 and 26,981.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,337.54, 68,084.79 and 26,981.54 is: 37,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,337.54 : 68,084.79 = 26,981.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,337.54/68,084.79 = 26,981.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,337.54x = 68,084.79 × 26,981.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,337.54x = 1,837,032,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,032,484.78/49,337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,233.97

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