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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,780.39, 67,316.91 and 26,424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,780.39, 67,316.91 and 26,424.39 is: 36,465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,780.39 : 67,316.91 = 26,424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,780.39/67,316.91 = 26,424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,780.39x = 67,316.91 × 26,424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,780.39x = 1,778,808,283.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,808,283.43/48,780.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,465.64

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