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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,346.79, 66,718.26 and 27,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,346.79, 66,718.26 and 27,126 is: 37,433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,346.79 : 66,718.26 = 27,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,346.79/66,718.26 = 27,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,346.79x = 66,718.26 × 27,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,346.79x = 1,809,799,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,799,520.76/48,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,433.71

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