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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,936, 67,533.12 and 26,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,936, 67,533.12 and 26,581.44 is: 36,683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,936 : 67,533.12 = 26,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,936/67,533.12 = 26,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,936x = 67,533.12 × 26,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,936x = 1,795,127,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,127,577.29/48,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,683.17

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