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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,720, 67,233.66 and 26,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,720, 67,233.66 and 26,364 is: 36,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,720 : 67,233.66 = 26,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,720/67,233.66 = 26,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,720x = 67,233.66 × 26,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,720x = 1,772,548,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,548,212.24/48,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.35

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