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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,725.34, 67,240.98 and 26,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,725.34, 67,240.98 and 26,369.34 is: 36,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,725.34 : 67,240.98 = 26,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,725.34/67,240.98 = 26,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,725.34x = 67,240.98 × 26,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,725.34x = 1,773,100,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,100,263.55/48,725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.70

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