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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,988, 67,604.52 and 26,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,988, 67,604.52 and 26,632 is: 36,752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,988 : 67,604.52 = 26,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,988/67,604.52 = 26,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,988x = 67,604.52 × 26,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,988x = 1,800,443,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,443,576.64/48,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,752.75

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