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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,714, 67,225.32 and 26,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,714, 67,225.32 and 26,358 is: 36,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,714 : 67,225.32 = 26,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,714/67,225.32 = 26,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,714x = 67,225.32 × 26,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,714x = 1,771,924,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,924,984.56/48,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,374.04

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