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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,297.61, 65,273.72 and 26,078.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,297.61, 65,273.72 and 26,078.85 is: 35,990.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,297.61 : 65,273.72 = 26,078.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,297.61/65,273.72 = 26,078.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,297.61x = 65,273.72 × 26,078.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,297.61x = 1,702,263,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,263,422.43/47,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,990.47

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