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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,308.96, 65,285.92 and 26,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,308.96, 65,285.92 and 26,089.12 is: 36,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,308.96 : 65,285.92 = 26,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,308.96/65,285.92 = 26,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,308.96x = 65,285.92 × 26,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,308.96x = 1,703,252,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,252,201.19/47,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,002.74

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