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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,296.62, 65,272.44 and 26,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,296.62, 65,272.44 and 26,075.88 is: 35,986.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,296.62 : 65,272.44 = 26,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,296.62/65,272.44 = 26,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,296.62x = 65,272.44 × 26,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,296.62x = 1,702,036,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,036,312.75/47,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,986.43

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