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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.60, 66,226.92 and 26,774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.60, 66,226.92 and 26,774.46 is: 36,947.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.60 : 66,226.92 = 26,774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.60/66,226.92 = 26,774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.60x = 66,226.92 × 26,774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.60x = 1,773,190,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,190,020.46/47,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,947.92

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