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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,591.53, 65,676.77 and 26,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,591.53, 65,676.77 and 26,371.25 is: 36,392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,591.53 : 65,676.77 = 26,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,591.53/65,676.77 = 26,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,591.53x = 65,676.77 × 26,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,591.53x = 1,731,978,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,978,520.86/47,591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,392.58

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