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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,855.89, 66,041.76 and 26,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,855.89, 66,041.76 and 26,348.14 is: 36,360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,855.89 : 66,041.76 = 26,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,855.89/66,041.76 = 26,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,855.89x = 66,041.76 × 26,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,855.89x = 1,740,077,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,077,538.33/47,855.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,360.78

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