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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,098.39, 65,006.94 and 26,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,098.39, 65,006.94 and 26,966.85 is: 37,220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,098.39 : 65,006.94 = 26,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,098.39/65,006.94 = 26,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,098.39x = 65,006.94 × 26,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,098.39x = 1,753,032,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,032,399.94/47,098.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,220.64

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