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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,716, 67,228.14 and 26,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,716, 67,228.14 and 26,360 is: 36,376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,716 : 67,228.14 = 26,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,716/67,228.14 = 26,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,716x = 67,228.14 × 26,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,716x = 1,772,133,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,133,770.40/48,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,376.83

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