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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,163, 66,468.45 and 26,949.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,163, 66,468.45 and 26,949.10 is: 37,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,163 : 66,468.45 = 26,949.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,163/66,468.45 = 26,949.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,163x = 66,468.45 × 26,949.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,163x = 1,791,264,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,264,905.90/48,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,191.72

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