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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,316.60, 65,297.34 and 26,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,316.60, 65,297.34 and 26,095.32 is: 36,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,316.60 : 65,297.34 = 26,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,316.60/65,297.34 = 26,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,316.60x = 65,297.34 × 26,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,316.60x = 1,703,954,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,954,982.45/47,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.78

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