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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,692, 67,194.96 and 26,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,692, 67,194.96 and 26,336 is: 36,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,692 : 67,194.96 = 26,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,692/67,194.96 = 26,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,692x = 67,194.96 × 26,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,692x = 1,769,646,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,646,466.56/48,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,343.68

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