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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,332.76, 65,315.97 and 26,112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,332.76, 65,315.97 and 26,112.38 is: 36,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,332.76 : 65,315.97 = 26,112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,332.76/65,315.97 = 26,112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,332.76x = 65,315.97 × 26,112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,332.76x = 1,705,555,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,555,102.13/47,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.29

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