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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,507.08, 65,561.70 and 26,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,507.08, 65,561.70 and 26,286 is: 36,275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,507.08 : 65,561.70 = 26,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,507.08/65,561.70 = 26,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,507.08x = 65,561.70 × 26,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,507.08x = 1,723,354,846.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,354,846.20/47,507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,275.75

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