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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,615.62, 68,470.08 and 26,955.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,615.62, 68,470.08 and 26,955.06 is: 37,198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,615.62 : 68,470.08 = 26,955.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,615.62/68,470.08 = 26,955.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,615.62x = 68,470.08 × 26,955.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,615.62x = 1,845,615,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,615,114.60/49,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,198.27

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