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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,630.34, 67,109.88 and 26,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,630.34, 67,109.88 and 26,274.34 is: 36,258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,630.34 : 67,109.88 = 26,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,630.34/67,109.88 = 26,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,630.34x = 67,109.88 × 26,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,630.34x = 1,763,267,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,267,804.48/48,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,258.60

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