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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,264.13, 67,984.50 and 26,908.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,264.13, 67,984.50 and 26,908.13 is: 37,133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,264.13 : 67,984.50 = 26,908.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,264.13/67,984.50 = 26,908.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,264.13x = 67,984.50 × 26,908.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,264.13x = 1,829,335,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,335,424.06/49,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,133.22

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