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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,372.30, 65,374.96 and 26,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,372.30, 65,374.96 and 26,953.24 is: 37,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,372.30 : 65,374.96 = 26,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,372.30/65,374.96 = 26,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,372.30x = 65,374.96 × 26,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,372.30x = 1,762,067,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,067,054.25/47,372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,196.15

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