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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,285.79, 68,014.33 and 26,624.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,285.79, 68,014.33 and 26,624.78 is: 36,742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,285.79 : 68,014.33 = 26,624.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,285.79/68,014.33 = 26,624.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,285.79x = 68,014.33 × 26,624.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,285.79x = 1,810,866,573.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,866,573.10/49,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,742.16

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