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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,008, 67,632.16 and 26,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,008, 67,632.16 and 26,652 is: 36,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,008 : 67,632.16 = 26,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,008/67,632.16 = 26,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,008x = 67,632.16 × 26,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,008x = 1,802,532,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,532,328.32/49,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,780.37

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