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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,622.90, 65,716.95 and 26,112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,622.90, 65,716.95 and 26,112.63 is: 36,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,622.90 : 65,716.95 = 26,112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,622.90/65,716.95 = 26,112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,622.90x = 65,716.95 × 26,112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,622.90x = 1,716,042,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,042,400.08/47,622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.98

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