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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,979.80, 67,591.50 and 26,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,979.80, 67,591.50 and 26,623.80 is: 36,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,979.80 : 67,591.50 = 26,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,979.80/67,591.50 = 26,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,979.80x = 67,591.50 × 26,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,979.80x = 1,799,542,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,542,577.70/48,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,740.50

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