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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,982.87, 66,217.74 and 26,763.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,982.87, 66,217.74 and 26,763.51 is: 36,934.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,982.87 : 66,217.74 = 26,763.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,982.87/66,217.74 = 26,763.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,982.87x = 66,217.74 × 26,763.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,982.87x = 1,772,219,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,219,146.67/47,982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,934.41

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