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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,884, 67,459.92 and 26,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,884, 67,459.92 and 26,528 is: 36,608.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,884 : 67,459.92 = 26,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,884/67,459.92 = 26,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,884x = 67,459.92 × 26,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,884x = 1,789,576,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,576,757.76/48,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,608.64

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