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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,639.34, 67,122.12 and 26,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,639.34, 67,122.12 and 26,283.34 is: 36,270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,639.34 : 67,122.12 = 26,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,639.34/67,122.12 = 26,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,639.34x = 67,122.12 × 26,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,639.34x = 1,764,193,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,193,501.48/48,639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,270.92

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