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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,785.52, 67,323.99 and 26,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,785.52, 67,323.99 and 26,429.52 is: 36,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,785.52 : 67,323.99 = 26,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,785.52/67,323.99 = 26,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,785.52x = 67,323.99 × 26,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,785.52x = 1,779,340,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,340,740.18/48,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,472.72

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