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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,719, 67,232.28 and 26,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,719, 67,232.28 and 26,363 is: 36,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,719 : 67,232.28 = 26,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,719/67,232.28 = 26,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,719x = 67,232.28 × 26,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,719x = 1,772,444,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,444,597.64/48,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,380.97

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