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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,989, 67,605.90 and 26,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,989, 67,605.90 and 26,633 is: 36,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,989 : 67,605.90 = 26,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,989/67,605.90 = 26,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,989x = 67,605.90 × 26,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,989x = 1,800,547,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,547,934.70/48,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,754.13

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