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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.24, 67,573.44 and 26,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.24, 67,573.44 and 26,610.24 is: 36,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.24 : 67,573.44 = 26,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.24/67,573.44 = 26,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.24x = 67,573.44 × 26,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.24x = 1,798,145,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,145,456.03/48,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,722.15

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