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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,607.72, 68,459.39 and 26,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,607.72, 68,459.39 and 26,947.15 is: 37,187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,607.72 : 68,459.39 = 26,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,607.72/68,459.39 = 26,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,607.72x = 68,459.39 × 26,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,607.72x = 1,844,785,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,785,451.24/49,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,187.47

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