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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,550.39, 65,619.51 and 26,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,550.39, 65,619.51 and 26,331 is: 36,336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,550.39 : 65,619.51 = 26,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,550.39/65,619.51 = 26,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,550.39x = 65,619.51 × 26,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,550.39x = 1,727,827,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,827,317.81/47,550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,336.76

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