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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,621.72, 67,097.94 and 26,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,621.72, 67,097.94 and 26,265.72 is: 36,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,621.72 : 67,097.94 = 26,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,621.72/67,097.94 = 26,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,621.72x = 67,097.94 × 26,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,621.72x = 1,762,375,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,375,704.62/48,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.68

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