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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,607.72, 68,459.40 and 26,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,607.72, 68,459.40 and 26,947.16 is: 37,187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,607.72 : 68,459.40 = 26,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,607.72/68,459.40 = 26,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,607.72x = 68,459.40 × 26,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,607.72x = 1,844,785,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,785,928.27/49,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,187.48

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