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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,759.23, 67,287.35 and 26,403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,759.23, 67,287.35 and 26,403.23 is: 36,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,759.23 : 67,287.35 = 26,403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,759.23/67,287.35 = 26,403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,759.23x = 67,287.35 × 26,403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,759.23x = 1,776,602,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,602,909.69/48,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,436.24

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