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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,031.80, 66,283.96 and 26,811.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,031.80, 66,283.96 and 26,811.06 is: 36,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,031.80 : 66,283.96 = 26,811.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,031.80/66,283.96 = 26,811.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,031.80x = 66,283.96 × 26,811.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,031.80x = 1,777,143,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,143,228.60/48,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,999.31

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