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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,560.73, 68,393.87 and 26,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,560.73, 68,393.87 and 26,899.72 is: 37,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,560.73 : 68,393.87 = 26,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,560.73/68,393.87 = 26,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,560.73x = 68,393.87 × 26,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,560.73x = 1,839,775,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,775,952.72/49,560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,121.65

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