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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,259.12, 67,977.48 and 26,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,259.12, 67,977.48 and 26,903.12 is: 37,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,259.12 : 67,977.48 = 26,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,259.12/67,977.48 = 26,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,259.12x = 67,977.48 × 26,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,259.12x = 1,828,806,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,806,301.74/49,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,126.25

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