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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,611.60, 65,708.72 and 26,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,611.60, 65,708.72 and 26,394.96 is: 36,427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,611.60 : 65,708.72 = 26,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,611.60/65,708.72 = 26,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,611.60x = 65,708.72 × 26,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,611.60x = 1,734,379,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,379,249.47/47,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.66

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