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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,329.72, 68,074.92 and 26,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,329.72, 68,074.92 and 26,668.71 is: 36,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,329.72 : 68,074.92 = 26,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,329.72/68,074.92 = 26,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,329.72x = 68,074.92 × 26,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,329.72x = 1,815,470,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,470,299.75/49,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,802.77

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