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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,316.64, 68,056.98 and 26,960.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,316.64, 68,056.98 and 26,960.64 is: 37,205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,316.64 : 68,056.98 = 26,960.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,316.64/68,056.98 = 26,960.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,316.64x = 68,056.98 × 26,960.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,316.64x = 1,834,859,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,859,737.27/49,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,205.69

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