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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,991.26, 67,608.40 and 26,635.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,991.26, 67,608.40 and 26,635.74 is: 36,757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,991.26 : 67,608.40 = 26,635.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,991.26/67,608.40 = 26,635.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,991.26x = 67,608.40 × 26,635.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,991.26x = 1,800,799,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,799,764.22/48,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,757.57

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