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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,792, 67,333.01 and 26,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,792, 67,333.01 and 26,436 is: 36,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,792 : 67,333.01 = 26,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,792/67,333.01 = 26,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,792x = 67,333.01 × 26,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,792x = 1,780,015,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,015,320.18/48,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,481.70

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