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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,742.16, 67,263.88 and 26,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,742.16, 67,263.88 and 26,386 is: 36,412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,742.16 : 67,263.88 = 26,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,742.16/67,263.88 = 26,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,742.16x = 67,263.88 × 26,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,742.16x = 1,774,824,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,824,737.68/48,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,412.52

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