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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,263.48, 67,983.18 and 26,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,263.48, 67,983.18 and 26,907 is: 37,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,263.48 : 67,983.18 = 26,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,263.48/67,983.18 = 26,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,263.48x = 67,983.18 × 26,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,263.48x = 1,829,223,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,223,424.26/49,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,131.43

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