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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,630.59, 68,490.48 and 26,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,630.59, 68,490.48 and 26,969.76 is: 37,218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,630.59 : 68,490.48 = 26,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,630.59/68,490.48 = 26,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,630.59x = 68,490.48 × 26,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,630.59x = 1,847,171,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,171,807.88/49,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,218.41

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