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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,982.34, 66,215.73 and 26,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,982.34, 66,215.73 and 26,761.06 is: 36,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,982.34 : 66,215.73 = 26,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,982.34/66,215.73 = 26,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,982.34x = 66,215.73 × 26,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,982.34x = 1,772,003,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,003,123.47/47,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,930.32

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