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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,054, 67,694.52 and 26,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,054, 67,694.52 and 26,698 is: 36,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,054 : 67,694.52 = 26,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,054/67,694.52 = 26,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,054x = 67,694.52 × 26,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,054x = 1,807,308,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,308,294.96/49,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,843.24

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