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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,167, 67,850.46 and 26,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,167, 67,850.46 and 26,811 is: 36,999.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,167 : 67,850.46 = 26,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,167/67,850.46 = 26,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,167x = 67,850.46 × 26,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,167x = 1,819,138,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,138,683.06/49,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,999.18

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