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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,316.31, 65,296.48 and 26,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,316.31, 65,296.48 and 26,095.59 is: 36,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,316.31 : 65,296.48 = 26,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,316.31/65,296.48 = 26,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,316.31x = 65,296.48 × 26,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,316.31x = 1,703,950,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,950,170.52/47,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.90

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