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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,191, 67,883.82 and 26,836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,191, 67,883.82 and 26,836.44 is: 37,034.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,191 : 67,883.82 = 26,836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,191/67,883.82 = 26,836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,191x = 67,883.82 × 26,836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,191x = 1,821,760,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,760,062.40/49,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,034.42

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