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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,652.07, 68,520.15 and 26,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,652.07, 68,520.15 and 26,991.24 is: 37,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,652.07 : 68,520.15 = 26,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,652.07/68,520.15 = 26,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,652.07x = 68,520.15 × 26,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,652.07x = 1,849,443,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,443,813.49/49,652.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,248.07

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