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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,366.92, 68,126.14 and 26,705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,366.92, 68,126.14 and 26,705.86 is: 36,853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,366.92 : 68,126.14 = 26,705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,366.92/68,126.14 = 26,705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,366.92x = 68,126.14 × 26,705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,366.92x = 1,819,367,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,367,001.85/49,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,853.97

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