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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,766, 67,297.08 and 26,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,766, 67,297.08 and 26,410 is: 36,445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,766 : 67,297.08 = 26,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,766/67,297.08 = 26,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,766x = 67,297.08 × 26,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,766x = 1,777,315,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,315,882.80/48,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,445.80

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