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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,979.24, 67,591.14 and 26,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,979.24, 67,591.14 and 26,623.72 is: 36,740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,979.24 : 67,591.14 = 26,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,979.24/67,591.14 = 26,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,979.24x = 67,591.14 × 26,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,979.24x = 1,799,527,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,527,585.84/48,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,740.62

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