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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,615.98, 68,469.78 and 26,954.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,615.98, 68,469.78 and 26,954.79 is: 37,197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,615.98 : 68,469.78 = 26,954.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,615.98/68,469.78 = 26,954.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,615.98x = 68,469.78 × 26,954.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,615.98x = 1,845,588,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,588,541.25/49,615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,197.46

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