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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,940, 67,537.20 and 26,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,940, 67,537.20 and 26,584 is: 36,685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,940 : 67,537.20 = 26,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,940/67,537.20 = 26,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,940x = 67,537.20 × 26,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,940x = 1,795,408,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,408,924.80/48,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,685.92

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