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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,392.74, 68,161.46 and 26,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,392.74, 68,161.46 and 26,731.24 is: 36,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,392.74 : 68,161.46 = 26,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,392.74/68,161.46 = 26,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,392.74x = 68,161.46 × 26,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,392.74x = 1,822,040,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,040,346.01/49,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,888.83

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