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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,725.31, 67,241.10 and 26,369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,725.31, 67,241.10 and 26,369.31 is: 36,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,725.31 : 67,241.10 = 26,369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,725.31/67,241.10 = 26,369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,725.31x = 67,241.10 × 26,369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,725.31x = 1,773,101,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,101,761.68/48,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.75

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