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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,431.09, 68,214.96 and 26,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,431.09, 68,214.96 and 26,770.12 is: 36,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,431.09 : 68,214.96 = 26,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,431.09/68,214.96 = 26,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,431.09x = 68,214.96 × 26,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,431.09x = 1,826,122,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,122,665.00/49,431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,942.80

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