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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,890.08, 66,092.04 and 26,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,890.08, 66,092.04 and 26,676 is: 36,814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,890.08 : 66,092.04 = 26,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,890.08/66,092.04 = 26,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,890.08x = 66,092.04 × 26,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,890.08x = 1,763,071,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,071,259.04/47,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,814.96

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