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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,167, 67,851.27 and 26,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,167, 67,851.27 and 26,811 is: 36,999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,167 : 67,851.27 = 26,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,167/67,851.27 = 26,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,167x = 67,851.27 × 26,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,167x = 1,819,160,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,160,399.97/49,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,999.62

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