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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,985.97, 66,220.18 and 26,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,985.97, 66,220.18 and 26,475.89 is: 36,536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,985.97 : 66,220.18 = 26,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,985.97/66,220.18 = 26,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,985.97x = 66,220.18 × 26,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,985.97x = 1,753,238,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,238,135.27/47,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,536.47

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