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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,571.78, 71,243.99 and 26,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,571.78, 71,243.99 and 26,459.38 is: 39,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,571.78 : 71,243.99 = 26,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,571.78/71,243.99 = 26,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,571.78x = 71,243.99 × 26,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,571.78x = 1,885,071,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,071,804.13/47,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,625.84

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