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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,178, 67,867.08 and 26,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,178, 67,867.08 and 26,823.44 is: 37,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,178 : 67,867.08 = 26,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,178/67,867.08 = 26,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,178x = 67,867.08 × 26,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,178x = 1,820,428,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,428,548.36/49,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,017.13

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