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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,699, 67,204.68 and 26,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,699, 67,204.68 and 26,343 is: 36,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,699 : 67,204.68 = 26,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,699/67,204.68 = 26,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,699x = 67,204.68 × 26,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,699x = 1,770,372,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,372,885.24/48,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,353.37

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