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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,822.41, 65,994.63 and 26,313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,822.41, 65,994.63 and 26,313.47 is: 36,312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,822.41 : 65,994.63 = 26,313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,822.41/65,994.63 = 26,313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,822.41x = 65,994.63 × 26,313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,822.41x = 1,736,547,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,547,535.50/47,822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,312.42

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