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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,714.44, 67,226.10 and 26,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,714.44, 67,226.10 and 26,358.44 is: 36,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,714.44 : 67,226.10 = 26,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,714.44/67,226.10 = 26,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,714.44x = 67,226.10 × 26,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,714.44x = 1,771,975,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,975,123.28/48,714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,374.74

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