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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.84, 66,233.34 and 26,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.84, 66,233.34 and 26,773.08 is: 36,949.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.84 : 66,233.34 = 26,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.84/66,233.34 = 26,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.84x = 66,233.34 × 26,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.84x = 1,773,270,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,270,510.49/47,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,949.42

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