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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,982.93, 66,221.45 and 26,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,982.93, 66,221.45 and 26,762.20 is: 36,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,982.93 : 66,221.45 = 26,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,982.93/66,221.45 = 26,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,982.93x = 66,221.45 × 26,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,982.93x = 1,772,231,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,231,490.18/47,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,934.62

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