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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,708, 67,217.04 and 26,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,708, 67,217.04 and 26,352 is: 36,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,708 : 67,217.04 = 26,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,708/67,217.04 = 26,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,708x = 67,217.04 × 26,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,708x = 1,771,303,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,303,438.08/48,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,365.76

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