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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,994, 66,231.72 and 26,773.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,994, 66,231.72 and 26,773.26 is: 36,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,994 : 66,231.72 = 26,773.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,994/66,231.72 = 26,773.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,994x = 66,231.72 × 26,773.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,994x = 1,773,239,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,239,059.81/47,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,947.10

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