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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,355.29, 68,109.28 and 26,999.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,355.29, 68,109.28 and 26,999.29 is: 37,258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,355.29 : 68,109.28 = 26,999.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,355.29/68,109.28 = 26,999.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,355.29x = 68,109.28 × 26,999.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,355.29x = 1,838,902,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,902,202.41/49,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,258.46

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