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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,432.81, 68,216.94 and 26,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,432.81, 68,216.94 and 26,771.28 is: 36,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,432.81 : 68,216.94 = 26,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,432.81/68,216.94 = 26,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,432.81x = 68,216.94 × 26,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,432.81x = 1,826,254,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,254,801.48/49,432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,944.18

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