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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,307.62, 65,282.82 and 26,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,307.62, 65,282.82 and 26,086.70 is: 35,998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,307.62 : 65,282.82 = 26,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,307.62/65,282.82 = 26,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,307.62x = 65,282.82 × 26,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,307.62x = 1,703,013,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,013,340.49/47,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,998.71

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