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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,626, 67,103.92 and 26,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,626, 67,103.92 and 26,270 is: 36,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,626 : 67,103.92 = 26,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,626/67,103.92 = 26,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,626x = 67,103.92 × 26,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,626x = 1,762,819,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,819,978.40/48,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.62

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