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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,625, 67,102.52 and 26,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,625, 67,102.52 and 26,269 is: 36,251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,625 : 67,102.52 = 26,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,625/67,102.52 = 26,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,625x = 67,102.52 × 26,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,625x = 1,762,716,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,716,097.88/48,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,251.23

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