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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,658.73, 68,530.39 and 26,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,658.73, 68,530.39 and 26,999.24 is: 37,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,658.73 : 68,530.39 = 26,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,658.73/68,530.39 = 26,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,658.73x = 68,530.39 × 26,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,658.73x = 1,850,268,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,268,685.73/49,658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,259.69

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