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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,284.57, 68,012.64 and 26,623.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,284.57, 68,012.64 and 26,623.55 is: 36,740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,284.57 : 68,012.64 = 26,623.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,284.57/68,012.64 = 26,623.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,284.57x = 68,012.64 × 26,623.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,284.57x = 1,810,737,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,737,921.67/49,284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,740.46

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