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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,268, 67,991.52 and 26,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,268, 67,991.52 and 26,913.44 is: 37,141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,268 : 67,991.52 = 26,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,268/67,991.52 = 26,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,268x = 67,991.52 × 26,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,268x = 1,829,885,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,885,694.03/49,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,141.46

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