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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,997.94, 66,237.06 and 26,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,997.94, 66,237.06 and 26,775.94 is: 36,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,997.94 : 66,237.06 = 26,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,997.94/66,237.06 = 26,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,997.94x = 66,237.06 × 26,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,997.94x = 1,773,559,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,559,544.34/47,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,950.74

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