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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,042.64, 66,294.48 and 26,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,042.64, 66,294.48 and 26,818 is: 37,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,042.64 : 66,294.48 = 26,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,042.64/66,294.48 = 26,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,042.64x = 66,294.48 × 26,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,042.64x = 1,777,885,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,885,364.64/48,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,006.40

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