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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,273.16, 67,996.93 and 26,612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,273.16, 67,996.93 and 26,612.14 is: 36,724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,273.16 : 67,996.93 = 26,612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,273.16/67,996.93 = 26,612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,273.16x = 67,996.93 × 26,612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,273.16x = 1,809,543,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,543,820.73/49,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,724.74

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