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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,289.22, 66,645.96 and 26,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,289.22, 66,645.96 and 26,783.72 is: 36,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,289.22 : 66,645.96 = 26,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,289.22/66,645.96 = 26,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,289.22x = 66,645.96 × 26,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,289.22x = 1,785,026,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,026,597.85/48,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,965.32

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