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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,763.16, 67,292.86 and 26,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,763.16, 67,292.86 and 26,407 is: 36,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,763.16 : 67,292.86 = 26,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,763.16/67,292.86 = 26,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,763.16x = 67,292.86 × 26,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,763.16x = 1,777,002,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,002,554.02/48,763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,441.50

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