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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,955.96, 66,178.28 and 26,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,955.96, 66,178.28 and 26,733.96 is: 36,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,955.96 : 66,178.28 = 26,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,955.96/66,178.28 = 26,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,955.96x = 66,178.28 × 26,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,955.96x = 1,769,207,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,207,490.39/47,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,892.34

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