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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,667, 67,160.26 and 26,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,667, 67,160.26 and 26,311 is: 36,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,667 : 67,160.26 = 26,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,667/67,160.26 = 26,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,667x = 67,160.26 × 26,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,667x = 1,767,053,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,053,600.86/48,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,309.07

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