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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,744.08, 65,885 and 26,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,744.08, 65,885 and 26,524.68 is: 36,603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,744.08 : 65,885 = 26,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,744.08/65,885 = 26,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,744.08x = 65,885 × 26,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,744.08x = 1,747,578,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,578,541.80/47,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,603.04

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