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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,882, 67,457.22 and 26,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,882, 67,457.22 and 26,526 is: 36,605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,882 : 67,457.22 = 26,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,882/67,457.22 = 26,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,882x = 67,457.22 × 26,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,882x = 1,789,370,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,370,217.72/48,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,605.91

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