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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,270.12, 67,991.34 and 26,914.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,270.12, 67,991.34 and 26,914.12 is: 37,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,270.12 : 67,991.34 = 26,914.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,270.12/67,991.34 = 26,914.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,270.12x = 67,991.34 × 26,914.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,270.12x = 1,829,927,083.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,927,083.72/49,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,140.71

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