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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,382.96, 68,147.99 and 26,721.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,382.96, 68,147.99 and 26,721.45 is: 36,875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,382.96 : 68,147.99 = 26,721.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,382.96/68,147.99 = 26,721.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,382.96x = 68,147.99 × 26,721.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,382.96x = 1,821,013,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,013,107.39/49,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,875.33

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