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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,502.08, 65,554.80 and 26,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,502.08, 65,554.80 and 26,281 is: 36,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,502.08 : 65,554.80 = 26,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,502.08/65,554.80 = 26,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,502.08x = 65,554.80 × 26,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,502.08x = 1,722,845,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,845,698.80/47,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.85

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