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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,611.74, 68,463.93 and 26,950.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,611.74, 68,463.93 and 26,950.55 is: 37,191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,611.74 : 68,463.93 = 26,950.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,611.74/68,463.93 = 26,950.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,611.74x = 68,463.93 × 26,950.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,611.74x = 1,845,140,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,140,091.59/49,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,191.60

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