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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,448.26, 68,238.62 and 27,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,448.26, 68,238.62 and 27,092.26 is: 37,387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,448.26 : 68,238.62 = 27,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,448.26/68,238.62 = 27,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,448.26x = 68,238.62 × 27,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,448.26x = 1,848,738,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,738,435.08/49,448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,387.33

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