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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,041.20, 66,290.64 and 26,821.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,041.20, 66,290.64 and 26,821.36 is: 37,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,041.20 : 66,290.64 = 26,821.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,041.20/66,290.64 = 26,821.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,041.20x = 66,290.64 × 26,821.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,041.20x = 1,778,005,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,005,120.07/48,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,010.01

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