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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,658.58, 68,530.20 and 26,999.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,658.58, 68,530.20 and 26,999.09 is: 37,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,658.58 : 68,530.20 = 26,999.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,658.58/68,530.20 = 26,999.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,658.58x = 68,530.20 × 26,999.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,658.58x = 1,850,253,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,253,236.09/49,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,259.49

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