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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,266, 67,988.76 and 26,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,266, 67,988.76 and 26,911.44 is: 37,138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,266 : 67,988.76 = 26,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,266/67,988.76 = 26,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,266x = 67,988.76 × 26,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,266x = 1,829,675,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,675,435.41/49,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,138.70

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