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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,464.96, 66,879.94 and 26,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,464.96, 66,879.94 and 26,954.60 is: 37,196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,464.96 : 66,879.94 = 26,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,464.96/66,879.94 = 26,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,464.96x = 66,879.94 × 26,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,464.96x = 1,802,722,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,722,030.72/48,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,196.40

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