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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,802.67, 65,967.33 and 26,581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,802.67, 65,967.33 and 26,581.75 is: 36,682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,802.67 : 65,967.33 = 26,581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,802.67/65,967.33 = 26,581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,802.67x = 65,967.33 × 26,581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,802.67x = 1,753,527,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,527,074.23/47,802.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,682.62

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