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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,346.28, 68,099.46 and 26,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,346.28, 68,099.46 and 26,990.28 is: 37,247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,346.28 : 68,099.46 = 26,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,346.28/68,099.46 = 26,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,346.28x = 68,099.46 × 26,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,346.28x = 1,838,023,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,023,493.25/49,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,247.46

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