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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,477.93, 68,279.40 and 26,817.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,477.93, 68,279.40 and 26,817.49 is: 37,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,477.93 : 68,279.40 = 26,817.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,477.93/68,279.40 = 26,817.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,477.93x = 68,279.40 × 26,817.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,477.93x = 1,831,082,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,082,126.71/49,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,008.06

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