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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,281.59, 68,008.62 and 26,620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,281.59, 68,008.62 and 26,620.58 is: 36,736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,281.59 : 68,008.62 = 26,620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,281.59/68,008.62 = 26,620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,281.59x = 68,008.62 × 26,620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,281.59x = 1,810,429,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,429,079.42/49,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,736.42

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