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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,721, 67,235.04 and 26,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,721, 67,235.04 and 26,365 is: 36,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,721 : 67,235.04 = 26,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,721/67,235.04 = 26,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,721x = 67,235.04 × 26,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,721x = 1,772,651,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,651,829.60/48,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,383.73

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