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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,272.42, 67,995.92 and 26,611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,272.42, 67,995.92 and 26,611.42 is: 36,723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,272.42 : 67,995.92 = 26,611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,272.42/67,995.92 = 26,611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,272.42x = 67,995.92 × 26,611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,272.42x = 1,809,467,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,467,985.41/49,272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,723.75

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