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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,962.76, 67,568.78 and 26,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,962.76, 67,568.78 and 26,606.76 is: 36,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,962.76 : 67,568.78 = 26,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,962.76/67,568.78 = 26,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,962.76x = 67,568.78 × 26,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,962.76x = 1,797,786,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,786,312.95/48,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,717.42

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