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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,459.59, 68,254.13 and 26,799.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,459.59, 68,254.13 and 26,799.14 is: 36,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,459.59 : 68,254.13 = 26,799.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,459.59/68,254.13 = 26,799.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,459.59x = 68,254.13 × 26,799.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,459.59x = 1,829,152,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,152,223.08/49,459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,982.76

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