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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,627, 67,105.28 and 26,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,627, 67,105.28 and 26,271 is: 36,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,627 : 67,105.28 = 26,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,627/67,105.28 = 26,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,627x = 67,105.28 × 26,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,627x = 1,762,922,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,922,810.88/48,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,253.99

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