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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.34, 66,249.86 and 26,786.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.34, 66,249.86 and 26,786.55 is: 36,965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.34 : 66,249.86 = 26,786.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.34/66,249.86 = 26,786.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.34x = 66,249.86 × 26,786.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.34x = 1,774,605,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,605,187.38/48,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,965.29

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