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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,888, 67,465.44 and 26,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,888, 67,465.44 and 26,532 is: 36,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,888 : 67,465.44 = 26,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,888/67,465.44 = 26,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,888x = 67,465.44 × 26,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,888x = 1,789,993,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,993,054.08/48,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,614.16

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