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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,269.96, 67,992.62 and 26,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,269.96, 67,992.62 and 26,913.96 is: 37,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,269.96 : 67,992.62 = 26,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,269.96/67,992.62 = 26,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,269.96x = 67,992.62 × 26,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,269.96x = 1,829,950,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,950,520.41/49,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,141.30

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