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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,309.48, 65,285.69 and 26,088.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,309.48, 65,285.69 and 26,088.74 is: 36,001.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,309.48 : 65,285.69 = 26,088.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,309.48/65,285.69 = 26,088.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,309.48x = 65,285.69 × 26,088.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,309.48x = 1,703,221,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,221,392.13/47,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.69

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