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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,807, 67,354.07 and 26,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,807, 67,354.07 and 26,451 is: 36,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,807 : 67,354.07 = 26,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,807/67,354.07 = 26,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,807x = 67,354.07 × 26,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,807x = 1,781,582,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,582,373.32/48,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,502.60

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