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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.94, 65,296.41 and 26,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.94, 65,296.41 and 26,095.94 is: 36,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.94 : 65,296.41 = 26,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.94/65,296.41 = 26,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.94x = 65,296.41 × 26,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.94x = 1,703,971,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,971,197.58/47,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.62

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