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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,806, 67,352.28 and 26,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,806, 67,352.28 and 26,450 is: 36,501

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,806 : 67,352.28 = 26,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,806/67,352.28 = 26,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,806x = 67,352.28 × 26,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,806x = 1,781,467,806
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,467,806/48,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,501

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