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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,908.64, 66,113.88 and 26,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,908.64, 66,113.88 and 26,687.72 is: 36,829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,908.64 : 66,113.88 = 26,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,908.64/66,113.88 = 26,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,908.64x = 66,113.88 × 26,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,908.64x = 1,764,428,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,428,717.55/47,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,829.03

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