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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,270.53, 67,993.33 and 26,914.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,270.53, 67,993.33 and 26,914.53 is: 37,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,270.53 : 67,993.33 = 26,914.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,270.53/67,993.33 = 26,914.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,270.53x = 67,993.33 × 26,914.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,270.53x = 1,830,008,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,008,689.18/49,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,142.05

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