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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,797, 67,339.94 and 26,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,797, 67,339.94 and 26,441 is: 36,488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,797 : 67,339.94 = 26,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,797/67,339.94 = 26,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,797x = 67,339.94 × 26,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,797x = 1,780,535,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,535,353.54/48,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,488.62

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