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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,657.39, 68,528.52 and 26,997.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,657.39, 68,528.52 and 26,997.91 is: 37,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,657.39 : 68,528.52 = 26,997.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,657.39/68,528.52 = 26,997.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,657.39x = 68,528.52 × 26,997.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,657.39x = 1,850,126,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,126,815.39/49,657.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,257.83

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