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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,009.61, 64,874.48 and 26,590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,009.61, 64,874.48 and 26,590.01 is: 36,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,009.61 : 64,874.48 = 26,590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,009.61/64,874.48 = 26,590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,009.61x = 64,874.48 × 26,590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,009.61x = 1,725,012,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,012,614.62/47,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,694.89

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