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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,782.76, 67,320.33 and 26,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,782.76, 67,320.33 and 26,426.76 is: 36,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,782.76 : 67,320.33 = 26,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,782.76/67,320.33 = 26,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,782.76x = 67,320.33 × 26,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,782.76x = 1,779,058,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,058,204.03/48,782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,468.99

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