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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,228.27, 66,553.51 and 26,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,228.27, 66,553.51 and 26,717.15 is: 36,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,228.27 : 66,553.51 = 26,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,228.27/66,553.51 = 26,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,228.27x = 66,553.51 × 26,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,228.27x = 1,778,120,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,120,109.70/48,228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,868.83

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