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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,011, 67,635.72 and 26,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,011, 67,635.72 and 26,655 is: 36,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,011 : 67,635.72 = 26,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,011/67,635.72 = 26,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,011x = 67,635.72 × 26,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,011x = 1,802,830,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,830,116.60/49,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,784.19

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