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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,611.02, 68,462.97 and 26,949.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,611.02, 68,462.97 and 26,949.86 is: 37,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,611.02 : 68,462.97 = 26,949.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,611.02/68,462.97 = 26,949.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,611.02x = 68,462.97 × 26,949.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,611.02x = 1,845,067,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,067,456.68/49,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,190.68

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