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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,324.79, 68,068.07 and 26,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,324.79, 68,068.07 and 26,663.69 is: 36,795.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,324.79 : 68,068.07 = 26,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,324.79/68,068.07 = 26,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,324.79x = 68,068.07 × 26,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,324.79x = 1,814,945,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,945,917.38/49,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,795.82

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