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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,036.09, 66,285 and 26,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,036.09, 66,285 and 26,524.44 is: 36,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,036.09 : 66,285 = 26,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,036.09/66,285 = 26,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,036.09x = 66,285 × 26,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,036.09x = 1,758,172,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,172,505.40/48,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,601.07

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