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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,033, 67,666.98 and 26,678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,033, 67,666.98 and 26,678.44 is: 36,817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,033 : 67,666.98 = 26,678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,033/67,666.98 = 26,678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,033x = 67,666.98 × 26,678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,033x = 1,805,249,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,249,465.91/49,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,817.03

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