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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,720.02, 67,233.59 and 26,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,720.02, 67,233.59 and 26,364.02 is: 36,382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,720.02 : 67,233.59 = 26,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,720.02/67,233.59 = 26,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,720.02x = 67,233.59 × 26,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,720.02x = 1,772,547,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,547,711.43/48,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.33

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