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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,620, 67,095.66 and 26,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,620, 67,095.66 and 26,264 is: 36,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,620 : 67,095.66 = 26,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,620/67,095.66 = 26,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,620x = 67,095.66 × 26,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,620x = 1,762,200,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,200,414.24/48,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,244.35

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