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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,366.79, 68,125.86 and 26,705.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,366.79, 68,125.86 and 26,705.69 is: 36,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,366.79 : 68,125.86 = 26,705.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,366.79/68,125.86 = 26,705.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,366.79x = 68,125.86 × 26,705.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,366.79x = 1,819,348,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,348,012.99/49,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,853.68

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