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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,293.72, 65,265.78 and 26,073.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,293.72, 65,265.78 and 26,073.75 is: 35,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,293.72 : 65,265.78 = 26,073.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,293.72/65,265.78 = 26,073.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,293.72x = 65,265.78 × 26,073.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,293.72x = 1,701,723,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,723,606.68/47,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,982.02

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