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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,499.48, 65,548.96 and 26,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,499.48, 65,548.96 and 26,278.28 is: 36,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,499.48 : 65,548.96 = 26,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,499.48/65,548.96 = 26,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,499.48x = 65,548.96 × 26,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,499.48x = 1,722,513,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,513,924.59/47,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,263.85

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