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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,214.84, 66,536.58 and 26,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,214.84, 66,536.58 and 26,995 is: 37,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,214.84 : 66,536.58 = 26,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,214.84/66,536.58 = 26,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,214.84x = 66,536.58 × 26,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,214.84x = 1,796,154,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,154,977.10/48,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,253.16

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