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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,652.34, 68,520.47 and 26,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,652.34, 68,520.47 and 26,991.33 is: 37,248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,652.34 : 68,520.47 = 26,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,652.34/68,520.47 = 26,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,652.34x = 68,520.47 × 26,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,652.34x = 1,849,458,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,458,617.53/49,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,248.17

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