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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,290.93, 65,261.92 and 26,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,290.93, 65,261.92 and 26,070.96 is: 35,978.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,290.93 : 65,261.92 = 26,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,290.93/65,261.92 = 26,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,290.93x = 65,261.92 × 26,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,290.93x = 1,701,440,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,440,449.18/47,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.16

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