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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,451.76, 65,480.62 and 26,229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,451.76, 65,480.62 and 26,229.76 is: 36,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,451.76 : 65,480.62 = 26,229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,451.76/65,480.62 = 26,229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,451.76x = 65,480.62 × 26,229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,451.76x = 1,717,540,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,540,947.25/47,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,195.52

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