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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,858.06, 67,424.01 and 26,502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,858.06, 67,424.01 and 26,502.06 is: 36,572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,858.06 : 67,424.01 = 26,502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,858.06/67,424.01 = 26,502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,858.06x = 67,424.01 × 26,502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,858.06x = 1,786,875,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,875,158.46/48,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,572.78

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