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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,332.26, 65,316.99 and 26,916.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,332.26, 65,316.99 and 26,916.51 is: 37,143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,332.26 : 65,316.99 = 26,916.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,332.26/65,316.99 = 26,916.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,332.26x = 65,316.99 × 26,916.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,332.26x = 1,758,105,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,105,414.50/47,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,143.91

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