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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,625.76, 65,723.52 and 26,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,625.76, 65,723.52 and 26,406.40 is: 36,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,625.76 : 65,723.52 = 26,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,625.76/65,723.52 = 26,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,625.76x = 65,723.52 × 26,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,625.76x = 1,735,521,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,521,558.53/47,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,440.82

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