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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.30, 65,247.04 and 26,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.30, 65,247.04 and 26,060.11 is: 35,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.30 : 65,247.04 = 26,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.30/65,247.04 = 26,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.30x = 65,247.04 × 26,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.30x = 1,700,345,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,345,039.57/47,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,962.32

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