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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,565.59, 68,399.17 and 26,903.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,565.59, 68,399.17 and 26,903.55 is: 37,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,565.59 : 68,399.17 = 26,903.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,565.59/68,399.17 = 26,903.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,565.59x = 68,399.17 × 26,903.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,565.59x = 1,840,180,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,180,490.05/49,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,126.17

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