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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,325.79, 68,069.46 and 26,664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,325.79, 68,069.46 and 26,664.69 is: 36,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,325.79 : 68,069.46 = 26,664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,325.79/68,069.46 = 26,664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,325.79x = 68,069.46 × 26,664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,325.79x = 1,815,051,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,051,049.37/49,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,797.20

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