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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,778.61, 65,935.27 and 26,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,778.61, 65,935.27 and 26,269.26 is: 36,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,778.61 : 65,935.27 = 26,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,778.61/65,935.27 = 26,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,778.61x = 65,935.27 × 26,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,778.61x = 1,732,070,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,070,750.80/47,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.01

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