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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,042.54, 66,295.92 and 26,823.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,042.54, 66,295.92 and 26,823.15 is: 37,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,042.54 : 66,295.92 = 26,823.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,042.54/66,295.92 = 26,823.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,042.54x = 66,295.92 × 26,823.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,042.54x = 1,778,265,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,265,406.55/48,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,014.39

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