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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,997.88, 71,994.90 and 26,933.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,997.88, 71,994.90 and 26,933.42 is: 40,399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,997.88 : 71,994.90 = 26,933.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,997.88/71,994.90 = 26,933.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,997.88x = 71,994.90 × 26,933.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,997.88x = 1,939,068,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,068,879.56/47,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,399.05

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