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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,996.46, 66,234.92 and 26,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,996.46, 66,234.92 and 26,775.74 is: 36,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,996.46 : 66,234.92 = 26,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,996.46/66,234.92 = 26,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,996.46x = 66,234.92 × 26,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,996.46x = 1,773,489,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,489,028.55/47,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,950.41

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