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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,621.78, 67,098.03 and 26,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,621.78, 67,098.03 and 26,265.78 is: 36,246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,621.78 : 67,098.03 = 26,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,621.78/67,098.03 = 26,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,621.78x = 67,098.03 × 26,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,621.78x = 1,762,382,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,382,094.41/48,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.76

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