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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,097.64, 65,005.91 and 26,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,097.64, 65,005.91 and 26,966.11 is: 37,219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,097.64 : 65,005.91 = 26,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,097.64/65,005.91 = 26,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,097.64x = 65,005.91 × 26,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,097.64x = 1,752,956,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,956,059.85/47,097.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,219.62

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