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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,031.65, 66,282.30 and 26,810.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,031.65, 66,282.30 and 26,810.46 is: 36,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,031.65 : 66,282.30 = 26,810.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,031.65/66,282.30 = 26,810.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,031.65x = 66,282.30 × 26,810.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,031.65x = 1,777,058,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,058,952.86/48,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,997.67

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