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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,265.13, 67,985.88 and 26,909.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,265.13, 67,985.88 and 26,909.13 is: 37,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,265.13 : 67,985.88 = 26,909.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,265.13/67,985.88 = 26,909.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,265.13x = 67,985.88 × 26,909.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,265.13x = 1,829,440,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,440,883.08/49,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,134.60

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