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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,266.52, 73,886.28 and 17,670.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,266.52, 73,886.28 and 17,670.73 is: 26,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,266.52 : 73,886.28 = 17,670.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,266.52/73,886.28 = 17,670.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,266.52x = 73,886.28 × 17,670.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,266.52x = 1,305,624,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,624,504.58/49,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.25

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