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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,059.69, 66,322.31 and 26,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,059.69, 66,322.31 and 26,838.96 is: 37,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,059.69 : 66,322.31 = 26,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,059.69/66,322.31 = 26,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,059.69x = 66,322.31 × 26,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,059.69x = 1,780,021,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,021,691.00/48,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,037.73

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