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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,006.15, 66,247.92 and 26,496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,006.15, 66,247.92 and 26,496.06 is: 36,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,006.15 : 66,247.92 = 26,496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,006.15/66,247.92 = 26,496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,006.15x = 66,247.92 × 26,496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,006.15x = 1,755,308,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,308,863.20/48,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,564.25

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