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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,462.59, 66,878.02 and 26,952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,462.59, 66,878.02 and 26,952.54 is: 37,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,462.59 : 66,878.02 = 26,952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,462.59/66,878.02 = 26,952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,462.59x = 66,878.02 × 26,952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,462.59x = 1,802,532,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,532,509.17/48,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,194.31

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