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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,030, 67,662.48 and 26,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,030, 67,662.48 and 26,674 is: 36,810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,030 : 67,662.48 = 26,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,030/67,662.48 = 26,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,030x = 67,662.48 × 26,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,030x = 1,804,828,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,828,991.52/49,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,810.71

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