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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,837, 67,395.09 and 26,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,837, 67,395.09 and 26,481 is: 36,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,837 : 67,395.09 = 26,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,837/67,395.09 = 26,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,837x = 67,395.09 × 26,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,837x = 1,784,689,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,689,378.29/48,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,543.80

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