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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,909, 67,494.42 and 26,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,909, 67,494.42 and 26,553 is: 36,643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,909 : 67,494.42 = 26,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,909/67,494.42 = 26,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,909x = 67,494.42 × 26,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,909x = 1,792,179,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,179,334.26/48,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,643.14

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