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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,672.96, 67,168.68 and 26,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,672.96, 67,168.68 and 26,316.96 is: 36,317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,672.96 : 67,168.68 = 26,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,672.96/67,168.68 = 26,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,672.96x = 67,168.68 × 26,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,672.96x = 1,767,675,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,675,464.81/48,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,317.40

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