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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,617.71, 68,473.21 and 26,957.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,617.71, 68,473.21 and 26,957.15 is: 37,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,617.71 : 68,473.21 = 26,957.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,617.71/68,473.21 = 26,957.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,617.71x = 68,473.21 × 26,957.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,617.71x = 1,845,842,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,842,183.19/49,617.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,201.28

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