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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.68, 65,256.98 and 26,067.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.68, 65,256.98 and 26,067.30 is: 35,972.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.68 : 65,256.98 = 26,067.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.68/65,256.98 = 26,067.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.68x = 65,256.98 × 26,067.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.68x = 1,701,073,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,073,144.42/47,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,972.86

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