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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,802.71, 65,966.91 and 26,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,802.71, 65,966.91 and 26,581.52 is: 36,682.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,802.71 : 65,966.91 = 26,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,802.71/65,966.91 = 26,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,802.71x = 65,966.91 × 26,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,802.71x = 1,753,500,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,500,737.50/47,802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,682.04

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