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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,374.08, 68,136.12 and 26,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,374.08, 68,136.12 and 26,713 is: 36,863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,374.08 : 68,136.12 = 26,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,374.08/68,136.12 = 26,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,374.08x = 68,136.12 × 26,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,374.08x = 1,820,120,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,120,173.56/49,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,863.88

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