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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.69, 65,227.48 and 26,848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.69, 65,227.48 and 26,848.61 is: 37,050.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.69 : 65,227.48 = 26,848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.69/65,227.48 = 26,848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.69x = 65,227.48 × 26,848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.69x = 1,751,267,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,267,171.80/47,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,050.77

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