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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.48, 67,573.80 and 26,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.48, 67,573.80 and 26,610.48 is: 36,722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.48 : 67,573.80 = 26,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.48/67,573.80 = 26,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.48x = 67,573.80 × 26,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.48x = 1,798,171,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,171,253.42/48,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,722.49

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