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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,897.64, 67,478.92 and 26,541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,897.64, 67,478.92 and 26,541.64 is: 36,627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,897.64 : 67,478.92 = 26,541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,897.64/67,478.92 = 26,541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,897.64x = 67,478.92 × 26,541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,897.64x = 1,791,001,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,001,202.23/48,897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,627.56

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