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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,901.96, 67,482.90 and 26,545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,901.96, 67,482.90 and 26,545.48 is: 36,631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,901.96 : 67,482.90 = 26,545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,901.96/67,482.90 = 26,545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,901.96x = 67,482.90 × 26,545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,901.96x = 1,791,365,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,365,972.29/48,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,631.78

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