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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,316.44, 65,297.10 and 26,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,316.44, 65,297.10 and 26,096.44 is: 36,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,316.44 : 65,297.10 = 26,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,316.44/65,297.10 = 26,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,316.44x = 65,297.10 × 26,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,316.44x = 1,704,021,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,021,852.32/47,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.31

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