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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,266.38, 67,987.87 and 26,910.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,266.38, 67,987.87 and 26,910.38 is: 37,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,266.38 : 67,987.87 = 26,910.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,266.38/67,987.87 = 26,910.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,266.38x = 67,987.87 × 26,910.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,266.38x = 1,829,579,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,579,417.09/49,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,136.47

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