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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,272.75, 67,996.40 and 26,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,272.75, 67,996.40 and 26,611.74 is: 36,724.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,272.75 : 67,996.40 = 26,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,272.75/67,996.40 = 26,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,272.75x = 67,996.40 × 26,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,272.75x = 1,809,502,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,502,384.68/49,272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,724.20

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