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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,607.30, 67,078.06 and 26,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,607.30, 67,078.06 and 26,251.30 is: 36,226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,607.30 : 67,078.06 = 26,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,607.30/67,078.06 = 26,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,607.30x = 67,078.06 × 26,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,607.30x = 1,760,886,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,886,276.48/48,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,226.79

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