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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,211.52, 66,534.40 and 26,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,211.52, 66,534.40 and 26,989.52 is: 37,246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,211.52 : 66,534.40 = 26,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,211.52/66,534.40 = 26,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,211.52x = 66,534.40 × 26,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,211.52x = 1,795,731,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,731,519.49/48,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,246.94

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