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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,266.50, 67,987.78 and 26,910.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,266.50, 67,987.78 and 26,910.50 is: 37,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,266.50 : 67,987.78 = 26,910.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,266.50/67,987.78 = 26,910.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,266.50x = 67,987.78 × 26,910.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,266.50x = 1,829,585,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,585,153.69/49,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,136.50

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