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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,319, 68,060.46 and 26,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,319, 68,060.46 and 26,963 is: 37,209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,319 : 68,060.46 = 26,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,319/68,060.46 = 26,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,319x = 68,060.46 × 26,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,319x = 1,835,114,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,114,182.98/49,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,209.07

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