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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,279.76, 68,006.28 and 26,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,279.76, 68,006.28 and 26,924.24 is: 37,155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,279.76 : 68,006.28 = 26,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,279.76/68,006.28 = 26,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,279.76x = 68,006.28 × 26,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,279.76x = 1,831,017,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,017,404.23/49,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,155.57

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