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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,983.55, 66,217.08 and 26,472.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,983.55, 66,217.08 and 26,472.71 is: 36,532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,983.55 : 66,217.08 = 26,472.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,983.55/66,217.08 = 26,472.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,983.55x = 66,217.08 × 26,472.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,983.55x = 1,752,945,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,945,555.89/47,983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,532.22

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