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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,047.59, 66,308.76 and 26,826.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,047.59, 66,308.76 and 26,826.85 is: 37,022.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,047.59 : 66,308.76 = 26,826.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,047.59/66,308.76 = 26,826.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,047.59x = 66,308.76 × 26,826.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,047.59x = 1,778,855,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,855,158.21/48,047.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,022.78

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