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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,991.57, 67,608.90 and 26,635.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,991.57, 67,608.90 and 26,635.57 is: 36,757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,991.57 : 67,608.90 = 26,635.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,991.57/67,608.90 = 26,635.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,991.57x = 67,608.90 × 26,635.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,991.57x = 1,800,801,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,801,588.57/48,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,757.38

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