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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,027.73, 72,041.52 and 26,694.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,027.73, 72,041.52 and 26,694.01 is: 40,040.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,027.73 : 72,041.52 = 26,694.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,027.73/72,041.52 = 26,694.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,027.73x = 72,041.52 × 26,694.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,027.73x = 1,923,077,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,077,055.30/48,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,040.97

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