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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,423.98, 66,826.81 and 26,914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,423.98, 66,826.81 and 26,914.15 is: 37,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,423.98 : 66,826.81 = 26,914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,423.98/66,826.81 = 26,914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,423.98x = 66,826.81 × 26,914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,423.98x = 1,798,586,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,586,788.36/48,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,142.48

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