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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,251.38, 67,966.97 and 26,895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,251.38, 67,966.97 and 26,895.38 is: 37,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,251.38 : 67,966.97 = 26,895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,251.38/67,966.97 = 26,895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,251.38x = 67,966.97 × 26,895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,251.38x = 1,827,997,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,997,011.29/49,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,115.65

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