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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,879, 67,453.08 and 26,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,879, 67,453.08 and 26,523 is: 36,601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,879 : 67,453.08 = 26,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,879/67,453.08 = 26,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,879x = 67,453.08 × 26,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,879x = 1,789,058,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,058,040.84/48,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,601.77

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