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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,038, 67,672.44 and 26,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,038, 67,672.44 and 26,682 is: 36,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,038 : 67,672.44 = 26,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,038/67,672.44 = 26,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,038x = 67,672.44 × 26,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,038x = 1,805,636,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,636,044.08/49,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,821.16

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