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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,016.26, 66,265.02 and 26,795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,016.26, 66,265.02 and 26,795.34 is: 36,979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,016.26 : 66,265.02 = 26,795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,016.26/66,265.02 = 26,795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,016.26x = 66,265.02 × 26,795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,016.26x = 1,775,593,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,593,741.01/48,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,979.01

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