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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,729.59, 65,864.98 and 26,510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,729.59, 65,864.98 and 26,510.20 is: 36,583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,729.59 : 65,864.98 = 26,510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,729.59/65,864.98 = 26,510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,729.59x = 65,864.98 × 26,510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,729.59x = 1,746,093,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,093,792.80/47,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,583.05

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