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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,027.39, 66,281.72 and 26,519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,027.39, 66,281.72 and 26,519.10 is: 36,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,027.39 : 66,281.72 = 26,519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,027.39/66,281.72 = 26,519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,027.39x = 66,281.72 × 26,519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,027.39x = 1,757,731,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,731,428.26/48,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,598.52

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