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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,033.38, 66,292.73 and 26,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,033.38, 66,292.73 and 26,814 is: 37,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,033.38 : 66,292.73 = 26,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,033.38/66,292.73 = 26,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,033.38x = 66,292.73 × 26,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,033.38x = 1,777,573,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,573,128.15/48,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,007.04

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