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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.98, 65,773.71 and 26,441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.98, 65,773.71 and 26,441.89 is: 36,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.98 : 65,773.71 = 26,441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.98/65,773.71 = 26,441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.98x = 65,773.71 × 26,441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.98x = 1,739,181,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,181,204.71/47,663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,488.38

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