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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,996.10, 66,233.34 and 26,774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,996.10, 66,233.34 and 26,774.82 is: 36,948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,996.10 : 66,233.34 = 26,774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,996.10/66,233.34 = 26,774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,996.10x = 66,233.34 × 26,774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,996.10x = 1,773,385,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,385,756.50/47,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,948.54

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