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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.94, 66,244.37 and 26,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.94, 66,244.37 and 26,783.10 is: 36,957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.94 : 66,244.37 = 26,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.94/66,244.37 = 26,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.94x = 66,244.37 × 26,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.94x = 1,774,229,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,229,452.23/48,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,957.00

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