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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,305.54, 65,281.37 and 26,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,305.54, 65,281.37 and 26,084.82 is: 35,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,305.54 : 65,281.37 = 26,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,305.54/65,281.37 = 26,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,305.54x = 65,281.37 × 26,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,305.54x = 1,702,852,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,852,785.80/47,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,996.90

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