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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.84, 67,575.24 and 26,610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.84, 67,575.24 and 26,610.84 is: 36,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.84 : 67,575.24 = 26,610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.84/67,575.24 = 26,610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.84x = 67,575.24 × 26,610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.84x = 1,798,233,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,233,899.60/48,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,723.50

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