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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,977.80, 67,588.74 and 26,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,977.80, 67,588.74 and 26,621.80 is: 36,737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,977.80 : 67,588.74 = 26,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,977.80/67,588.74 = 26,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,977.80x = 67,588.74 × 26,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,977.80x = 1,799,333,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,333,918.53/48,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,737.74

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