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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,030.59, 66,285.96 and 26,813.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,030.59, 66,285.96 and 26,813.05 is: 37,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,030.59 : 66,285.96 = 26,813.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,030.59/66,285.96 = 26,813.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,030.59x = 66,285.96 × 26,813.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,030.59x = 1,777,328,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,328,759.78/48,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,004.10

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