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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,664.98, 65,775.09 and 26,442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,664.98, 65,775.09 and 26,442.89 is: 36,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,664.98 : 65,775.09 = 26,442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,664.98/65,775.09 = 26,442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,664.98x = 65,775.09 × 26,442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,664.98x = 1,739,283,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,283,469.61/47,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,489.76

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