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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,235.62, 67,944.81 and 26,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,235.62, 67,944.81 and 26,879.62 is: 37,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,235.62 : 67,944.81 = 26,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,235.62/67,944.81 = 26,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,235.62x = 67,944.81 × 26,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,235.62x = 1,826,330,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,330,673.77/49,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,093.69

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