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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,009.98, 66,253.80 and 26,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,009.98, 66,253.80 and 26,789.24 is: 36,969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,009.98 : 66,253.80 = 26,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,009.98/66,253.80 = 26,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,009.98x = 66,253.80 × 26,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,009.98x = 1,774,888,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,888,617.84/48,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,969.16

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