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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,659.93, 65,778.59 and 26,446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,659.93, 65,778.59 and 26,446.03 is: 36,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,659.93 : 65,778.59 = 26,446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,659.93/65,778.59 = 26,446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,659.93x = 65,778.59 × 26,446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,659.93x = 1,739,582,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,582,564.50/47,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,499.90

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