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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,303.28, 65,278.98 and 26,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,303.28, 65,278.98 and 26,083.32 is: 35,995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,303.28 : 65,278.98 = 26,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,303.28/65,278.98 = 26,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,303.28x = 65,278.98 × 26,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,303.28x = 1,702,692,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,692,524.61/47,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,995.23

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