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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,725, 67,240.91 and 26,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,725, 67,240.91 and 26,369 is: 36,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,725 : 67,240.91 = 26,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,725/67,240.91 = 26,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,725x = 67,240.91 × 26,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,725x = 1,773,075,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,075,423.95/48,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.44

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