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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,320, 68,061.84 and 26,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,320, 68,061.84 and 26,964 is: 37,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,320 : 68,061.84 = 26,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,320/68,061.84 = 26,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,320x = 68,061.84 × 26,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,320x = 1,835,219,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,219,453.76/49,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,210.45

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