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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,776, 67,310.88 and 26,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,776, 67,310.88 and 26,420 is: 36,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,776 : 67,310.88 = 26,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,776/67,310.88 = 26,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,776x = 67,310.88 × 26,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,776x = 1,778,353,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,353,449.60/48,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,459.60

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