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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,986.11, 66,220.92 and 26,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,986.11, 66,220.92 and 26,766.74 is: 36,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,986.11 : 66,220.92 = 26,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,986.11/66,220.92 = 26,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,986.11x = 66,220.92 × 26,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,986.11x = 1,772,518,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,518,313.75/47,986.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,938.15

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