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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,618.78, 67,093.90 and 26,262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,618.78, 67,093.90 and 26,262.78 is: 36,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,618.78 : 67,093.90 = 26,262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,618.78/67,093.90 = 26,262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,618.78x = 67,093.90 × 26,262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,618.78x = 1,762,072,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,072,542.91/48,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,242.63

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