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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,001, 66,241.20 and 26,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,001, 66,241.20 and 26,779 is: 36,954.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,001 : 66,241.20 = 26,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,001/66,241.20 = 26,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,001x = 66,241.20 × 26,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,001x = 1,773,873,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,873,094.80/48,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,954.92

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