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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,149.76, 65,048.25 and 26,995.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,149.76, 65,048.25 and 26,995.87 is: 37,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,149.76 : 65,048.25 = 26,995.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,149.76/65,048.25 = 26,995.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,149.76x = 65,048.25 × 26,995.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,149.76x = 1,756,034,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,034,100.73/47,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,243.75

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