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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,688.17, 67,189.88 and 26,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,688.17, 67,189.88 and 26,332.17 is: 36,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,688.17 : 67,189.88 = 26,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,688.17/67,189.88 = 26,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,688.17x = 67,189.88 × 26,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,688.17x = 1,769,255,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,255,210.78/48,688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,338.50

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