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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,264.38, 67,985.11 and 26,908.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,264.38, 67,985.11 and 26,908.38 is: 37,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,264.38 : 67,985.11 = 26,908.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,264.38/67,985.11 = 26,908.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,264.38x = 67,985.11 × 26,908.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,264.38x = 1,829,369,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,369,174.22/49,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,133.71

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