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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,618, 67,092.84 and 26,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,618, 67,092.84 and 26,262 is: 36,241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,618 : 67,092.84 = 26,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,618/67,092.84 = 26,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,618x = 67,092.84 × 26,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,618x = 1,761,992,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,992,164.08/48,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,241.56

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