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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,984, 67,598.40 and 26,628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,984, 67,598.40 and 26,628.48 is: 36,747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,984 : 67,598.40 = 26,628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,984/67,598.40 = 26,628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,984x = 67,598.40 × 26,628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,984x = 1,800,042,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,042,642.43/48,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,747.56

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