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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,300.95, 68,035.38 and 26,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,300.95, 68,035.38 and 26,640 is: 36,763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,300.95 : 68,035.38 = 26,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,300.95/68,035.38 = 26,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,300.95x = 68,035.38 × 26,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,300.95x = 1,812,462,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,462,523.20/49,300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,763.24

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