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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,012.03, 66,258.72 and 26,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,012.03, 66,258.72 and 26,791.38 is: 36,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,012.03 : 66,258.72 = 26,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,012.03/66,258.72 = 26,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,012.03x = 66,258.72 × 26,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,012.03x = 1,775,162,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,162,545.83/48,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,973.29

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