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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,804, 67,349.52 and 26,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,804, 67,349.52 and 26,448 is: 36,498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,804 : 67,349.52 = 26,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,804/67,349.52 = 26,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,804x = 67,349.52 × 26,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,804x = 1,781,260,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,260,104.96/48,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,498.24

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