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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,272.65, 67,996.24 and 26,611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,272.65, 67,996.24 and 26,611.64 is: 36,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,272.65 : 67,996.24 = 26,611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,272.65/67,996.24 = 26,611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,272.65x = 67,996.24 × 26,611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,272.65x = 1,809,491,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,491,356.77/49,272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,724.05

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