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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,312, 65,289.14 and 26,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,312, 65,289.14 and 26,091.26 is: 36,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,312 : 65,289.14 = 26,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,312/65,289.14 = 26,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,312x = 65,289.14 × 26,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,312x = 1,703,475,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,475,926.92/47,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.16

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