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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,267, 67,990.14 and 26,912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,267, 67,990.14 and 26,912.44 is: 37,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,267 : 67,990.14 = 26,912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,267/67,990.14 = 26,912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,267x = 67,990.14 × 26,912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,267x = 1,829,780,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,780,563.34/49,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,140.08

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