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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,314, 68,055 and 26,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,314, 68,055 and 26,959.44 is: 37,204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,314 : 68,055 = 26,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,314/68,055 = 26,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,314x = 68,055 × 26,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,314x = 1,834,724,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,724,689.20/49,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,204.95

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