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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,411.48, 66,807.68 and 26,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,411.48, 66,807.68 and 26,901.14 is: 37,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,411.48 : 66,807.68 = 26,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,411.48/66,807.68 = 26,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,411.48x = 66,807.68 × 26,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,411.48x = 1,797,202,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,202,284.21/48,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,123.47

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