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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,049.56, 66,297.96 and 26,828.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,049.56, 66,297.96 and 26,828.10 is: 37,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,049.56 : 66,297.96 = 26,828.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,049.56/66,297.96 = 26,828.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,049.56x = 66,297.96 × 26,828.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,049.56x = 1,778,648,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,648,300.68/48,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,016.95

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