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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,355.76, 68,112.56 and 26,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,355.76, 68,112.56 and 26,999.76 is: 37,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,355.76 : 68,112.56 = 26,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,355.76/68,112.56 = 26,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,355.76x = 68,112.56 × 26,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,355.76x = 1,839,022,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,022,772.99/49,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,260.55

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