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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,644.85, 68,510.36 and 26,983.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,644.85, 68,510.36 and 26,983.89 is: 37,238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,644.85 : 68,510.36 = 26,983.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,644.85/68,510.36 = 26,983.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,644.85x = 68,510.36 × 26,983.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,644.85x = 1,848,676,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,676,126.46/49,644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,238.02

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