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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,611.95, 68,463.33 and 26,950.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,611.95, 68,463.33 and 26,950.43 is: 37,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,611.95 : 68,463.33 = 26,950.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,611.95/68,463.33 = 26,950.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,611.95x = 68,463.33 × 26,950.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,611.95x = 1,845,115,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,115,840.42/49,611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,190.96

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