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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,377.19, 65,380.12 and 26,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,377.19, 65,380.12 and 26,156 is: 36,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,377.19 : 65,380.12 = 26,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,377.19/65,380.12 = 26,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,377.19x = 65,380.12 × 26,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,377.19x = 1,710,082,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,082,418.72/47,377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,095.06

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