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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,607.29, 68,459.29 and 26,946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,607.29, 68,459.29 and 26,946.27 is: 37,186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,607.29 : 68,459.29 = 26,946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,607.29/68,459.29 = 26,946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,607.29x = 68,459.29 × 26,946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,607.29x = 1,844,722,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,722,482.88/49,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,186.52

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