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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,237.62, 67,947.57 and 26,881.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,237.62, 67,947.57 and 26,881.62 is: 37,096.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,237.62 : 67,947.57 = 26,881.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,237.62/67,947.57 = 26,881.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,237.62x = 67,947.57 × 26,881.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,237.62x = 1,826,540,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,540,756.66/49,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,096.45

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