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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,767.91, 65,921.60 and 26,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,767.91, 65,921.60 and 26,546.72 is: 36,635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,767.91 : 65,921.60 = 26,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,767.91/65,921.60 = 26,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,767.91x = 65,921.60 × 26,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,767.91x = 1,750,001,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,001,794.81/47,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,635.51

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