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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,299.22, 65,273.39 and 26,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,299.22, 65,273.39 and 26,079.24 is: 35,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,299.22 : 65,273.39 = 26,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,299.22/65,273.39 = 26,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,299.22x = 65,273.39 × 26,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,299.22x = 1,702,280,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,280,403.42/47,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,989.61

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