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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,439.28, 68,226.39 and 26,778.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,439.28, 68,226.39 and 26,778.54 is: 36,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,439.28 : 68,226.39 = 26,778.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,439.28/68,226.39 = 26,778.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,439.28x = 68,226.39 × 26,778.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,439.28x = 1,827,003,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,003,113.67/49,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,954.48

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