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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,778.24, 67,313.58 and 26,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,778.24, 67,313.58 and 26,422.24 is: 36,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,778.24 : 67,313.58 = 26,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,778.24/67,313.58 = 26,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,778.24x = 67,313.58 × 26,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,778.24x = 1,778,575,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,575,566.02/48,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.48

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