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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,650, 67,137 and 26,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,650, 67,137 and 26,294 is: 36,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,650 : 67,137 = 26,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,650/67,137 = 26,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,650x = 67,137 × 26,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,650x = 1,765,300,278
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,300,278/48,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,285.72

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