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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,795.72, 65,957.94 and 26,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,795.72, 65,957.94 and 26,575 is: 36,673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,795.72 : 65,957.94 = 26,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,795.72/65,957.94 = 26,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,795.72x = 65,957.94 × 26,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,795.72x = 1,752,832,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,832,255.50/47,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,673.41

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