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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,762, 67,291.56 and 26,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,762, 67,291.56 and 26,406 is: 36,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,762 : 67,291.56 = 26,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,762/67,291.56 = 26,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,762x = 67,291.56 × 26,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,762x = 1,776,900,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,900,933.36/48,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,440.28

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