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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,873, 67,445.10 and 26,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,873, 67,445.10 and 26,517 is: 36,593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,873 : 67,445.10 = 26,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,873/67,445.10 = 26,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,873x = 67,445.10 × 26,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,873x = 1,788,441,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,441,716.70/48,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,593.66

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