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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,015.24, 66,253.10 and 26,794.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,015.24, 66,253.10 and 26,794.45 is: 36,971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,015.24 : 66,253.10 = 26,794.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,015.24/66,253.10 = 26,794.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,015.24x = 66,253.10 × 26,794.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,015.24x = 1,775,215,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,215,375.30/48,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,971.92

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