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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,814.14, 67,363.56 and 26,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,814.14, 67,363.56 and 26,458.14 is: 36,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,814.14 : 67,363.56 = 26,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,814.14/67,363.56 = 26,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,814.14x = 67,363.56 × 26,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,814.14x = 1,782,314,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,314,501.38/48,814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,512.26

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