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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,211.62, 66,530.04 and 26,990.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,211.62, 66,530.04 and 26,990.42 is: 37,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,211.62 : 66,530.04 = 26,990.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,211.62/66,530.04 = 26,990.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,211.62x = 66,530.04 × 26,990.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,211.62x = 1,795,673,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,673,722.22/48,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,245.66

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