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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,618.72, 68,473.36 and 26,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,618.72, 68,473.36 and 26,957.22 is: 37,200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,618.72 : 68,473.36 = 26,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,618.72/68,473.36 = 26,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,618.72x = 68,473.36 × 26,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,618.72x = 1,845,851,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,851,429.66/49,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,200.71

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