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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,293.08, 65,263.56 and 26,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,293.08, 65,263.56 and 26,074.32 is: 35,982.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,293.08 : 65,263.56 = 26,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,293.08/65,263.56 = 26,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,293.08x = 65,263.56 × 26,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,293.08x = 1,701,702,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,702,947.78/47,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,982.07

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