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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,669, 65,780.98 and 26,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,669, 65,780.98 and 26,158.26 is: 36,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,669 : 65,780.98 = 26,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,669/65,780.98 = 26,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,669x = 65,780.98 × 26,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,669x = 1,720,715,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,715,977.89/47,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,097.17

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