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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,289.68, 65,259.73 and 26,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,289.68, 65,259.73 and 26,069.30 is: 35,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,289.68 : 65,259.73 = 26,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,289.68/65,259.73 = 26,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,289.68x = 65,259.73 × 26,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,289.68x = 1,701,275,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,275,479.29/47,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,975.62

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