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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,416.63, 66,810.68 and 26,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,416.63, 66,810.68 and 26,905 is: 37,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,416.63 : 66,810.68 = 26,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,416.63/66,810.68 = 26,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,416.63x = 66,810.68 × 26,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,416.63x = 1,797,541,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,541,345.40/48,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,126.53

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