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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,459.79, 68,254.58 and 26,799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,459.79, 68,254.58 and 26,799.03 is: 36,982.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,459.79 : 68,254.58 = 26,799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,459.79/68,254.58 = 26,799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,459.79x = 68,254.58 × 26,799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,459.79x = 1,829,156,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,156,604.05/49,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,982.70

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