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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,727.14, 67,243.44 and 26,371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,727.14, 67,243.44 and 26,371.14 is: 36,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,727.14 : 67,243.44 = 26,371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,727.14/67,243.44 = 26,371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,727.14x = 67,243.44 × 26,371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,727.14x = 1,773,286,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,286,170.32/48,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,392.17

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