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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,481.23, 68,284.05 and 26,820.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,481.23, 68,284.05 and 26,820.34 is: 37,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,481.23 : 68,284.05 = 26,820.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,481.23/68,284.05 = 26,820.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,481.23x = 68,284.05 × 26,820.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,481.23x = 1,831,401,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,401,437.58/49,481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,012.04

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