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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,615.93, 68,469.70 and 26,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,615.93, 68,469.70 and 26,954.74 is: 37,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,615.93 : 68,469.70 = 26,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,615.93/68,469.70 = 26,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,615.93x = 68,469.70 × 26,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,615.93x = 1,845,582,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,582,961.38/49,615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,197.39

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