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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,498.08, 65,549.28 and 26,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,498.08, 65,549.28 and 26,277 is: 36,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,498.08 : 65,549.28 = 26,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,498.08/65,549.28 = 26,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,498.08x = 65,549.28 × 26,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,498.08x = 1,722,438,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,438,430.56/47,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,263.33

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