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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,293.68, 65,265.72 and 26,073.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,293.68, 65,265.72 and 26,073.71 is: 35,981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,293.68 : 65,265.72 = 26,073.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,293.68/65,265.72 = 26,073.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,293.68x = 65,265.72 × 26,073.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,293.68x = 1,701,719,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,719,456.22/47,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,981.96

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