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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,096.32, 64,994.31 and 26,959.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,096.32, 64,994.31 and 26,959.67 is: 37,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,096.32 : 64,994.31 = 26,959.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,096.32/64,994.31 = 26,959.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,096.32x = 64,994.31 × 26,959.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,096.32x = 1,752,225,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,225,149.48/47,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,205.14

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