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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,436.84, 68,222.68 and 26,775.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,436.84, 68,222.68 and 26,775.78 is: 36,950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,436.84 : 68,222.68 = 26,775.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,436.84/68,222.68 = 26,775.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,436.84x = 68,222.68 × 26,775.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,436.84x = 1,826,715,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,715,470.69/49,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,950.49

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