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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,161.63, 66,466.55 and 26,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,161.63, 66,466.55 and 26,947.73 is: 37,189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,161.63 : 66,466.55 = 26,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,161.63/66,466.55 = 26,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,161.63x = 66,466.55 × 26,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,161.63x = 1,791,122,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,122,674.86/48,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,189.82

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