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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,299.52, 65,273.82 and 26,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,299.52, 65,273.82 and 26,079.54 is: 35,990.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,299.52 : 65,273.82 = 26,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,299.52/65,273.82 = 26,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,299.52x = 65,273.82 × 26,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,299.52x = 1,702,311,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,311,199.64/47,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,990.03

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