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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,041.28, 66,294.18 and 26,821.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,041.28, 66,294.18 and 26,821.88 is: 37,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,041.28 : 66,294.18 = 26,821.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,041.28/66,294.18 = 26,821.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,041.28x = 66,294.18 × 26,821.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,041.28x = 1,778,134,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,134,540.66/48,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,012.64

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