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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,033, 67,665.54 and 26,677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,033, 67,665.54 and 26,677.16 is: 36,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,033 : 67,665.54 = 26,677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,033/67,665.54 = 26,677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,033x = 67,665.54 × 26,677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,033x = 1,805,124,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,124,437.07/49,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,814.48

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