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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,562.55, 68,394.48 and 26,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,562.55, 68,394.48 and 26,901.05 is: 37,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,562.55 : 68,394.48 = 26,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,562.55/68,394.48 = 26,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,562.55x = 68,394.48 × 26,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,562.55x = 1,839,883,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,883,326.20/49,562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,122.45

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