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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,610.76, 68,462.92 and 26,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,610.76, 68,462.92 and 26,949.76 is: 37,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,610.76 : 68,462.92 = 26,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,610.76/68,462.92 = 26,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,610.76x = 68,462.92 × 26,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,610.76x = 1,845,059,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,059,262.90/49,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,190.71

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