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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,657.91, 68,525.06 and 26,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,657.91, 68,525.06 and 26,996.72 is: 37,253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,657.91 : 68,525.06 = 26,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,657.91/68,525.06 = 26,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,657.91x = 68,525.06 × 26,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,657.91x = 1,849,951,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,951,380.19/49,657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,253.92

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