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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,302, 65,276.04 and 26,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,302, 65,276.04 and 26,080.72 is: 35,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,302 : 65,276.04 = 26,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,302/65,276.04 = 26,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,302x = 65,276.04 × 26,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,302x = 1,702,446,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,446,121.95/47,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,991.00

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