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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,150.27, 65,048.94 and 26,996.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,150.27, 65,048.94 and 26,996.37 is: 37,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,150.27 : 65,048.94 = 26,996.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,150.27/65,048.94 = 26,996.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,150.27x = 65,048.94 × 26,996.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,150.27x = 1,756,085,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,085,252.35/47,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,244.44

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