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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,302.92, 65,277.99 and 26,083.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,302.92, 65,277.99 and 26,083.53 is: 35,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,302.92 : 65,277.99 = 26,083.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,302.92/65,277.99 = 26,083.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,302.92x = 65,277.99 × 26,083.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,302.92x = 1,702,680,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,680,410.50/47,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,995.25

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