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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,778.32, 67,314.44 and 26,422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,778.32, 67,314.44 and 26,422.48 is: 36,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,778.32 : 67,314.44 = 26,422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,778.32/67,314.44 = 26,422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,778.32x = 67,314.44 × 26,422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,778.32x = 1,778,614,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,614,444.61/48,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,463.22

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