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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,667, 67,160.62 and 26,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,667, 67,160.62 and 26,311.16 is: 36,309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,667 : 67,160.62 = 26,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,667/67,160.62 = 26,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,667x = 67,160.62 × 26,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,667x = 1,767,073,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,073,818.52/48,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,309.49

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