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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,647.83, 68,513.87 and 26,986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,647.83, 68,513.87 and 26,986.82 is: 37,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,647.83 : 68,513.87 = 26,986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,647.83/68,513.87 = 26,986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,647.83x = 68,513.87 × 26,986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,647.83x = 1,848,971,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,971,202.09/49,647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,241.74

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