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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,337.76, 65,326.32 and 26,117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,337.76, 65,326.32 and 26,117.65 is: 36,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,337.76 : 65,326.32 = 26,117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,337.76/65,326.32 = 26,117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,337.76x = 65,326.32 × 26,117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,337.76x = 1,706,169,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,169,504.33/47,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,042.47

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