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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,464.73, 65,503.38 and 26,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,464.73, 65,503.38 and 26,244 is: 36,217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,464.73 : 65,503.38 = 26,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,464.73/65,503.38 = 26,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,464.73x = 65,503.38 × 26,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,464.73x = 1,719,070,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,070,803.14/47,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,217.85

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