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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,220.08, 66,537.72 and 26,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,220.08, 66,537.72 and 26,995.92 is: 37,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,220.08 : 66,537.72 = 26,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,220.08/66,537.72 = 26,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,220.08x = 66,537.72 × 26,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,220.08x = 1,796,246,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,246,966.10/48,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,251.02

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