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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,014.76, 66,259.98 and 26,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,014.76, 66,259.98 and 26,792.76 is: 36,973.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,014.76 : 66,259.98 = 26,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,014.76/66,259.98 = 26,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,014.76x = 66,259.98 × 26,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,014.76x = 1,775,287,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,287,741.74/48,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,973.79

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