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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,647.92, 68,514.77 and 26,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,647.92, 68,514.77 and 26,987.24 is: 37,242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,647.92 : 68,514.77 = 26,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,647.92/68,514.77 = 26,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,647.92x = 68,514.77 × 26,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,647.92x = 1,849,024,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,024,780.29/49,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,242.75

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