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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,985.21, 67,599.57 and 26,629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,985.21, 67,599.57 and 26,629.21 is: 36,748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,985.21 : 67,599.57 = 26,629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,985.21/67,599.57 = 26,629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,985.21x = 67,599.57 × 26,629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,985.21x = 1,800,123,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,123,145.44/48,985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,748.30

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