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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,729.83, 67,247.33 and 26,373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,729.83, 67,247.33 and 26,373.83 is: 36,395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,729.83 : 67,247.33 = 26,373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,729.83/67,247.33 = 26,373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,729.83x = 67,247.33 × 26,373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,729.83x = 1,773,569,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,569,181.27/48,729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,395.97

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