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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,832.59, 71,716.42 and 26,787.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,832.59, 71,716.42 and 26,787.11 is: 40,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,832.59 : 71,716.42 = 26,787.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,832.59/71,716.42 = 26,787.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,832.59x = 71,716.42 × 26,787.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,832.59x = 1,921,075,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,075,306.25/47,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,162.48

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