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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,996.94, 66,235.68 and 26,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,996.94, 66,235.68 and 26,774.94 is: 36,949.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,996.94 : 66,235.68 = 26,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,996.94/66,235.68 = 26,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,996.94x = 66,235.68 × 26,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,996.94x = 1,773,456,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,456,357.86/47,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,949.36

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