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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,006.16, 66,251.69 and 26,785.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,006.16, 66,251.69 and 26,785.89 is: 36,966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,006.16 : 66,251.69 = 26,785.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,006.16/66,251.69 = 26,785.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,006.16x = 66,251.69 × 26,785.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,006.16x = 1,774,610,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,610,480.65/48,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,966.31

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