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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,615.89, 68,470.40 and 26,955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,615.89, 68,470.40 and 26,955.05 is: 37,198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,615.89 : 68,470.40 = 26,955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,615.89/68,470.40 = 26,955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,615.89x = 68,470.40 × 26,955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,615.89x = 1,845,622,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,622,578.39/49,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,198.22

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