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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,651.34, 68,519.09 and 26,990.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,651.34, 68,519.09 and 26,990.33 is: 37,246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,651.34 : 68,519.09 = 26,990.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,651.34/68,519.09 = 26,990.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,651.34x = 68,519.09 × 26,990.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,651.34x = 1,849,352,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,352,372.85/49,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,246.78

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