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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,011.48, 66,247.92 and 26,790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,011.48, 66,247.92 and 26,790.70 is: 36,966.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,011.48 : 66,247.92 = 26,790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,011.48/66,247.92 = 26,790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,011.48x = 66,247.92 × 26,790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,011.48x = 1,774,828,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,828,150.34/48,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,966.75

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