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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,136, 67,807.62 and 26,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,136, 67,807.62 and 26,780 is: 36,956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,136 : 67,807.62 = 26,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,136/67,807.62 = 26,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,136x = 67,807.62 × 26,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,136x = 1,815,888,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,888,063.60/49,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,956.37

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