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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,611.63, 68,465.28 and 26,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,611.63, 68,465.28 and 26,950.62 is: 37,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,611.63 : 68,465.28 = 26,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,611.63/68,465.28 = 26,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,611.63x = 68,465.28 × 26,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,611.63x = 1,845,181,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,181,744.47/49,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,192.52

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