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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,313.81, 68,053.06 and 26,957.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,313.81, 68,053.06 and 26,957.81 is: 37,201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,313.81 : 68,053.06 = 26,957.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,313.81/68,053.06 = 26,957.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,313.81x = 68,053.06 × 26,957.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,313.81x = 1,834,561,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,561,665.23/49,313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,201.78

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