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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,431.96, 68,215.74 and 26,770.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,431.96, 68,215.74 and 26,770.43 is: 36,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,431.96 : 68,215.74 = 26,770.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,431.96/68,215.74 = 26,770.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,431.96x = 68,215.74 × 26,770.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,431.96x = 1,826,164,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,164,351.49/49,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,942.99

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