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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,954.22, 66,176.10 and 26,732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,954.22, 66,176.10 and 26,732.94 is: 36,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,954.22 : 66,176.10 = 26,732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,954.22/66,176.10 = 26,732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,954.22x = 66,176.10 × 26,732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,954.22x = 1,769,081,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,081,710.73/47,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,891.05

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