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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,729.52, 67,246.72 and 26,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,729.52, 67,246.72 and 26,373.52 is: 36,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,729.52 : 67,246.72 = 26,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,729.52/67,246.72 = 26,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,729.52x = 67,246.72 × 26,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,729.52x = 1,773,532,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,532,714.85/48,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,395.45

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