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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,305.70, 65,281.80 and 26,085.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,305.70, 65,281.80 and 26,085.02 is: 35,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,305.70 : 65,281.80 = 26,085.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,305.70/65,281.80 = 26,085.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,305.70x = 65,281.80 × 26,085.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,305.70x = 1,702,877,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,877,058.64/47,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,997.29

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