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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,280.32, 65,247.03 and 26,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,280.32, 65,247.03 and 26,059.13 is: 35,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,280.32 : 65,247.03 = 26,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,280.32/65,247.03 = 26,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,280.32x = 65,247.03 × 26,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,280.32x = 1,700,280,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,280,836.88/47,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,961.70

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