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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,167.52, 66,473.76 and 26,945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,167.52, 66,473.76 and 26,945.52 is: 37,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,167.52 : 66,473.76 = 26,945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,167.52/66,473.76 = 26,945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,167.52x = 66,473.76 × 26,945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,167.52x = 1,791,170,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,170,029.56/48,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,186.26

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