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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,274.46, 67,998.78 and 26,918.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,274.46, 67,998.78 and 26,918.46 is: 37,147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,274.46 : 67,998.78 = 26,918.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,274.46/67,998.78 = 26,918.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,274.46x = 67,998.78 × 26,918.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,274.46x = 1,830,422,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,422,439.48/49,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,147.49

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