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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,845.34, 67,406.76 and 26,489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,845.34, 67,406.76 and 26,489.34 is: 36,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,845.34 : 67,406.76 = 26,489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,845.34/67,406.76 = 26,489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,845.34x = 67,406.76 × 26,489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,845.34x = 1,785,560,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,560,583.94/48,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,555.39

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