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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,368.81, 68,127.71 and 29,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,368.81, 68,127.71 and 29,226 is: 40,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,368.81 : 68,127.71 = 29,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,368.81/68,127.71 = 29,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,368.81x = 68,127.71 × 29,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,368.81x = 1,991,100,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,100,306.33/49,368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,331.14

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