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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,354.29, 68,107.91 and 26,998.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,354.29, 68,107.91 and 26,998.29 is: 37,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,354.29 : 68,107.91 = 26,998.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,354.29/68,107.91 = 26,998.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,354.29x = 68,107.91 × 26,998.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,354.29x = 1,838,796,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,796,970.48/49,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,257.08

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