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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,272.68, 67,996.27 and 26,611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,272.68, 67,996.27 and 26,611.67 is: 36,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,272.68 : 67,996.27 = 26,611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,272.68/67,996.27 = 26,611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,272.68x = 67,996.27 × 26,611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,272.68x = 1,809,494,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,494,298.47/49,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,724.09

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