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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,162, 67,844.04 and 26,806.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,162, 67,844.04 and 26,806.48 is: 36,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,162 : 67,844.04 = 26,806.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,162/67,844.04 = 26,806.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,162x = 67,844.04 × 26,806.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,162x = 1,818,659,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,659,901.38/49,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,993.20

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