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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,306.70, 65,283.93 and 26,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,306.70, 65,283.93 and 26,085.96 is: 35,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,306.70 : 65,283.93 = 26,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,306.70/65,283.93 = 26,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,306.70x = 65,283.93 × 26,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,306.70x = 1,702,993,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,993,986.62/47,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,999.00

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