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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,729.59, 65,869.81 and 26,508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,729.59, 65,869.81 and 26,508.80 is: 36,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,729.59 : 65,869.81 = 26,508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,729.59/65,869.81 = 26,508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,729.59x = 65,869.81 × 26,508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,729.59x = 1,746,129,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,129,717.73/47,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,583.80

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