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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,353, 68,108.76 and 26,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,353, 68,108.76 and 26,997 is: 37,256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,353 : 68,108.76 = 26,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,353/68,108.76 = 26,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,353x = 68,108.76 × 26,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,353x = 1,838,732,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,732,193.72/49,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,256.75

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