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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,775.84, 67,311.12 and 26,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,775.84, 67,311.12 and 26,420 is: 36,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,775.84 : 67,311.12 = 26,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,775.84/67,311.12 = 26,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,775.84x = 67,311.12 × 26,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,775.84x = 1,778,359,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,359,790.40/48,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,459.85

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