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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,370.72, 65,371.61 and 26,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,370.72, 65,371.61 and 26,150 is: 36,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,370.72 : 65,371.61 = 26,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,370.72/65,371.61 = 26,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,370.72x = 65,371.61 × 26,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,370.72x = 1,709,467,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,467,470.75/47,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,087.01

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