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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,245.59, 66,577.92 and 26,735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,245.59, 66,577.92 and 26,735.15 is: 36,893.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,245.59 : 66,577.92 = 26,735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,245.59/66,577.92 = 26,735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,245.59x = 66,577.92 × 26,735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,245.59x = 1,779,970,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,970,677.89/48,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,893.96

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