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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,005.46, 66,247.34 and 26,784.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,005.46, 66,247.34 and 26,784.77 is: 36,962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,005.46 : 66,247.34 = 26,784.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,005.46/66,247.34 = 26,784.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,005.46x = 66,247.34 × 26,784.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,005.46x = 1,774,419,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,419,299.85/48,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,962.86

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