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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,294.96, 65,266.68 and 26,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,294.96, 65,266.68 and 26,075.12 is: 35,983.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,294.96 : 65,266.68 = 26,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,294.96/65,266.68 = 26,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,294.96x = 65,266.68 × 26,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,294.96x = 1,701,836,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,836,513.00/47,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,983.46

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