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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,019, 67,646.28 and 26,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,019, 67,646.28 and 26,663 is: 36,794.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,019 : 67,646.28 = 26,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,019/67,646.28 = 26,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,019x = 67,646.28 × 26,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,019x = 1,803,652,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,652,763.64/49,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,794.97

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