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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,473.83, 68,273.97 and 26,812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,473.83, 68,273.97 and 26,812.82 is: 37,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,473.83 : 68,273.97 = 26,812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,473.83/68,273.97 = 26,812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,473.83x = 68,273.97 × 26,812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,473.83x = 1,830,617,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,617,668.30/49,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,001.74

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