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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,957, 67,560.71 and 26,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,957, 67,560.71 and 26,601 is: 36,709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,957 : 67,560.71 = 26,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,957/67,560.71 = 26,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,957x = 67,560.71 × 26,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,957x = 1,797,182,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,182,446.71/48,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,709.41

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