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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,292.72, 65,263.96 and 26,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,292.72, 65,263.96 and 26,071.76 is: 35,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,292.72 : 65,263.96 = 26,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,292.72/65,263.96 = 26,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,292.72x = 65,263.96 × 26,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,292.72x = 1,701,546,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,546,301.77/47,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,979.03

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