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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,951, 67,552.38 and 26,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,951, 67,552.38 and 26,595 is: 36,701.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,951 : 67,552.38 = 26,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,951/67,552.38 = 26,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,951x = 67,552.38 × 26,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,951x = 1,796,555,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,555,546.10/48,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,701.10

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