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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.23, 66,253.98 and 26,498.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.23, 66,253.98 and 26,498.94 is: 36,570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.23 : 66,253.98 = 26,498.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.23/66,253.98 = 26,498.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.23x = 66,253.98 × 26,498.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.23x = 1,755,660,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,660,240.78/48,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,570.75

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