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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,668.58, 67,162.72 and 26,312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,668.58, 67,162.72 and 26,312.58 is: 36,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,668.58 : 67,162.72 = 26,312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,668.58/67,162.72 = 26,312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,668.58x = 67,162.72 × 26,312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,668.58x = 1,767,224,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,224,443.02/48,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,311.40

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