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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,870.52, 66,063.63 and 26,649.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,870.52, 66,063.63 and 26,649.78 is: 36,777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,870.52 : 66,063.63 = 26,649.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,870.52/66,063.63 = 26,649.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,870.52x = 66,063.63 × 26,649.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,870.52x = 1,760,581,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,581,205.50/47,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,777.98

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