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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,618.28, 67,093.20 and 26,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,618.28, 67,093.20 and 26,262.28 is: 36,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,618.28 : 67,093.20 = 26,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,618.28/67,093.20 = 26,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,618.28x = 67,093.20 × 26,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,618.28x = 1,762,020,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,020,404.50/48,618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,241.93

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