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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,388.74, 68,155.94 and 26,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,388.74, 68,155.94 and 26,727.24 is: 36,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,388.74 : 68,155.94 = 26,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,388.74/68,155.94 = 26,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,388.74x = 68,155.94 × 26,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,388.74x = 1,821,620,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,620,165.81/49,388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,883.31

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