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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,352, 68,105.76 and 26,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,352, 68,105.76 and 26,996.48 is: 37,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,352 : 68,105.76 = 26,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,352/68,105.76 = 26,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,352x = 68,105.76 × 26,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,352x = 1,838,615,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,615,787.72/49,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,255.14

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