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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,316, 68,057.16 and 26,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,316, 68,057.16 and 26,960 is: 37,205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,316 : 68,057.16 = 26,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,316/68,057.16 = 26,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,316x = 68,057.16 × 26,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,316x = 1,834,821,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,821,033.60/49,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,205.39

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