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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,221.72, 67,926.06 and 26,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,221.72, 67,926.06 and 26,865.72 is: 37,074.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,221.72 : 67,926.06 = 26,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,221.72/67,926.06 = 26,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,221.72x = 67,926.06 × 26,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,221.72x = 1,824,882,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,882,508.66/49,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,074.74

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