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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,356.55, 68,111.82 and 26,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,356.55, 68,111.82 and 26,695.56 is: 36,839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,356.55 : 68,111.82 = 26,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,356.55/68,111.82 = 26,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,356.55x = 68,111.82 × 26,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,356.55x = 1,818,283,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,283,177.52/49,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,839.75

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