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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,430.67, 68,214.21 and 26,769.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,430.67, 68,214.21 and 26,769.65 is: 36,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,430.67 : 68,214.21 = 26,769.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,430.67/68,214.21 = 26,769.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,430.67x = 68,214.21 × 26,769.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,430.67x = 1,826,070,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,070,423.12/49,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,942.06

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